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SPEAK Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2092| House 
| Updated: 3/14/2025
Monica De La Cruz

Monica De La Cruz

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (17)
Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Gabe Evans (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Susie Lee (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the "Supporting Patient Education And Knowledge Act of 2025" or the "SPEAK Act of 2025" , requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue comprehensive guidance within one year to improve access to health care information technology for individuals with limited English proficiency. This guidance will detail best practices for integrating interpreters during telemedicine appointments, providing accessible instructions for telecommunications systems, and enhancing access to digital patient portals. It also covers the use of multi-person video platforms for interpretation and ensuring patient materials, communications, and instructions are available in multiple languages, such as text message reminders and prescription information. To develop this guidance, the Secretary must consult with a diverse group of stakeholders, including health information technology service providers, health care providers, and health insurers. Additionally, language service companies, professional interpreter associations, quality certification organizations, and patient and consumer advocates will contribute to the guidance development.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6033
SPEAK Act of 2024
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6033
    SPEAK Act of 2024


  • March 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-891: Bipartisan Health Care Act
  • HR 119-2263: Telehealth Coverage Act of 2025
  • HR 119-7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
  • HR 119-1768: Lower Costs for Everyday Americans Act

SPEAK Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2092| House 
| Updated: 3/14/2025
This legislation, titled the "Supporting Patient Education And Knowledge Act of 2025" or the "SPEAK Act of 2025" , requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue comprehensive guidance within one year to improve access to health care information technology for individuals with limited English proficiency. This guidance will detail best practices for integrating interpreters during telemedicine appointments, providing accessible instructions for telecommunications systems, and enhancing access to digital patient portals. It also covers the use of multi-person video platforms for interpretation and ensuring patient materials, communications, and instructions are available in multiple languages, such as text message reminders and prescription information. To develop this guidance, the Secretary must consult with a diverse group of stakeholders, including health information technology service providers, health care providers, and health insurers. Additionally, language service companies, professional interpreter associations, quality certification organizations, and patient and consumer advocates will contribute to the guidance development.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6033
SPEAK Act of 2024
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6033
    SPEAK Act of 2024


  • March 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Monica De La Cruz

Monica De La Cruz

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (17)
Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Gabe Evans (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Susie Lee (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-891: Bipartisan Health Care Act
  • HR 119-2263: Telehealth Coverage Act of 2025
  • HR 119-7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
  • HR 119-1768: Lower Costs for Everyday Americans Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted