Family-to-Family Reauthorization Act of 2025
Family-to-Family Reauthorization Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Family-to-Family Reauthorization Act of 2025 Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill would renew federal funding for the Family-to-Family Health Information Centers program through 2029. These centers are organizations staffed primarily by families and experts that provide education and support to families of children and youth with special health care needs, as well as to the health professionals who care for them. **Who It Affects** The bill directly benefits families raising children with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or other special health care needs. It also supports healthcare providers who work with these populations by helping them better understand and serve their patients' families.
The program provides grants to public and private organizations that run these centers. **Current Status** HR 1435 was introduced by Representative Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill covers child health, disability assistance, family services, and health promotion programs.
CRS Official Summary
Family-to-Family Reauthorization Act of 2025This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Family-to-Family Health Information Centers program. This program provides grants to public or private entities staffed by families and other experts who educate and assist the families of children and youth with special health care needs and the health professionals who serve them.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.