Bills/H.R. 612

Health Care Providers Safety Act of 2025

Health Care Providers Safety Act of 2025

In CommitteeHealthcareHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · House
Introduced
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Plain Language Summary

# Health Care Providers Safety Act of 2025 - Plain Language Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill would allow the federal government to give money (grants) to hospitals, clinics, and other health care facilities to pay for security improvements. The funds could be used for physical security measures (like surveillance systems or security personnel) and cybersecurity protections (like safeguards against computer hacking and data theft). **Who it affects:** Health care providers across the country would be eligible to apply for these grants. Patients could indirectly benefit if these security improvements prevent data breaches or threats to facility safety. **Current status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but hasn't yet advanced to a full vote in the House.

No action has been taken yet. The bill was sponsored by Representative Veronica Escobar, a Democrat from Texas.

CRS Official Summary

Health Care Providers Safety Act of 2025This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to health care providers for security services and other expenses related to physical security and cybersecurity.

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Latest Action

January 22, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Subjects

Computer security and identity theftComputers and information technologyHealth facilities and institutionsHealth programs administration and funding

Sponsor

72 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
January 22, 2025
Last Updated
January 22, 2025
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