Puerto Rico Affordable Care Act of 2025

# Puerto Rico Affordable Care Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Does:** The Puerto Rico Affordable Care Act of 2025 (HR 6479) aims to expand and improve healthcare coverage and access for residents of Puerto Rico. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically focus on extending federal healthcare programs—like Medicaid and Medicare—to Puerto Rico on more equal terms with the 50 states, and improving healthcare funding for the island's residents. **Who It Affects:** This bill would primarily impact the approximately 3.2 million residents of Puerto Rico, who currently receive different levels of federal healthcare support compared to mainland U.S. citizens.

It could also affect healthcare providers and institutions operating in Puerto Rico. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 6479 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full vote in the House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Representative Darren Soto (D-FL). For details on specific provisions and the bill's current progress, you can check Congress.gov, which maintains up-to-date information on all active legislation.