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DemocratBill · H.R. 8209· House(119-HR-8209)

To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the school-based health centers grant program.

Rep. Tonko
Age: 77 years
New York
Introduced
4/6/2026
Last activity
7/2/2026 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 631.
Sponsored by
Paul Tonko
Cosponsors
Democrat - 2Republican - 3
Health
  1. Introduced
  2. On Calendar

What this bill would do

This bill aims to amend the Public Health Service Act. The specific goal is to reauthorize the school-based health centers grant program. It proposes changing the funding language for the program. Instead of previous sums, it sets a specific amount for upcoming years. This adjustment covers fiscal years 2027 through 2031.

Yes· 3 of 14

  • Would children be better off under this?+5

    The reauthorization of school-based health centers directly benefits the health and well-being of children.

  • Would students be better off under this?+5

    The bill directly funds the health services available to students through their schools.

  • Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5

    The bill provides $55,000,000 annually to reauthorize the school-based health centers grant program, which facilitates access to care.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.