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Streamline Emergency Care Act

USA119th CongressHR-3980| House 
| Updated: 6/12/2025
Michael Lawler

Michael Lawler

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (3)
Laura Gillen (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Streamline Emergency Care Act" establishes a grant program administered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services through the Health Resources and Services Administration. This program aims to support nonprofit healthcare providers that are already operating emergency departments by offering grants up to $500,000 each. Funds from these grants can be utilized for various critical improvements, including the hiring and retention of emergency department personnel , optimizing and modernizing facility capacity, and implementing new processes or purchasing equipment to enhance patient flow. Additionally, grants can support triage and other training for existing staff to improve patient care and operational efficiency. The bill authorizes an appropriation of $20,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to fund these initiatives, with a requirement for the Secretary to report on the program's effectiveness.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5984
Streamline Emergency Care Act
Jun 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 12, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5984
    Streamline Emergency Care Act


  • June 12, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 12, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Streamline Emergency Care Act

USA119th CongressHR-3980| House 
| Updated: 6/12/2025
The "Streamline Emergency Care Act" establishes a grant program administered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services through the Health Resources and Services Administration. This program aims to support nonprofit healthcare providers that are already operating emergency departments by offering grants up to $500,000 each. Funds from these grants can be utilized for various critical improvements, including the hiring and retention of emergency department personnel , optimizing and modernizing facility capacity, and implementing new processes or purchasing equipment to enhance patient flow. Additionally, grants can support triage and other training for existing staff to improve patient care and operational efficiency. The bill authorizes an appropriation of $20,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to fund these initiatives, with a requirement for the Secretary to report on the program's effectiveness.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5984
Streamline Emergency Care Act
Jun 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 12, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5984
    Streamline Emergency Care Act


  • June 12, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 12, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Michael Lawler

Michael Lawler

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (3)
Laura Gillen (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted