Bill Summary
The "Special Diabetes Program for Indians Reauthorization Act of 2025" aims to extend funding for the Special Diabetes Program for Indians, which is part of the Public Health Service Act. This bill proposes to allocate $160 million annually for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030, ensuring the continuation of funding to support diabetes prevention and treatment initiatives in Native American communities. The amendment specifically enhances Section 330C of the Act by adding this funding provision, which will remain available until exhausted.
Possible Impacts
The proposed "Special Diabetes Program for Indians Reauthorization Act of 2025" can affect people in several ways:
1. **Increased Access to Diabetes Care and Prevention**: The extension of funding for the Special Diabetes Program for Indians means that tribal health programs can continue to provide essential diabetes care, education, and preventive services. This can lead to improved health outcomes for Native American communities, reducing the incidence and complications associated with diabetes.
2. **Economic Impact on Tribal Health Programs**: The allocation of $160 million annually from 2026 through 2030 can bolster the financial stability of health programs serving Indigenous populations. This funding can support job creation within these programs, increase resources available for patient care, and enable the hiring of additional healthcare professionals, thus enhancing the overall quality of healthcare in Native communities.
3. **Empowerment through Community Health Initiatives**: With sustained funding, tribal communities can implement targeted health initiatives tailored to their specific needs, such as culturally relevant diabetes education programs, exercise and nutrition workshops, and community outreach efforts. This empowerment can lead to better health literacy among community members, promoting healthier lifestyle choices and fostering a collective approach to combating diabetes.
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 5488 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 5488
To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to extend funding
for the Special Diabetes Program for Indians.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
September 18, 2025
Mr. Ruiz (for himself, Mr. Obernolte, and Ms. DeGette) introduced the
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and
Commerce
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A BILL
To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to extend funding
for the Special Diabetes Program for Indians.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Special Diabetes Program for Indians
Reauthorization Act of 2025''.
SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF SPECIAL DIABETES PROGRAM FOR INDIANS.
Section 330C(c)(2) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.
254c-3(c)(2)) is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (F), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(2) in subparagraph (G), by striking the period at the end
and inserting ``and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(H) $160,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026
through 2030, to remain available until expended.''.
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