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Health Equity and MENA Community Inclusion Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-6767| House 
| Updated: 12/16/2025
Rashida Tlaib

Rashida Tlaib

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (18)
Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Luz M. Rivas (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Health Equity and MENA Community Inclusion Act of 2025," seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act by formally including Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) individuals in the statutory definition of a "racial and ethnic minority group." This change is intended to ensure that MENA populations are recognized by federal health programs, such as those administered by the Office of Minority Health, allowing them to access critical resources and initiatives designed to address health disparities. The legislation highlights that MENA individuals have historically been excluded from this definition, despite evidence of significant health disparities comparable to other recognized minority groups. A key provision of the bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a comprehensive study on the unique health patterns and outcomes of MENA populations across the United States. This study will enumerate MENA populations, disaggregated by subpopulation, and analyze various health parameters including risk factors, chronic diseases, disabilities, maternal and reproductive health, and social determinants of health. The Secretary is required to consult with relevant agencies and stakeholders, including community-based organizations, to determine appropriate subpopulations for data disaggregation. The bill also mandates interim and final reports to Congress on the study's progress and findings, along with the establishment of a public online portal to catalogue the results and underlying data, all while implementing robust privacy protections for personal data.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7591
Health Equity and MENA Community Inclusion Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2730
Health Equity and MENA Community Inclusion Act of 2023
Dec 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7591
    Health Equity and MENA Community Inclusion Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2730
    Health Equity and MENA Community Inclusion Act of 2023


  • December 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 16, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Health Equity and MENA Community Inclusion Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-6767| House 
| Updated: 12/16/2025
This bill, titled the "Health Equity and MENA Community Inclusion Act of 2025," seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act by formally including Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) individuals in the statutory definition of a "racial and ethnic minority group." This change is intended to ensure that MENA populations are recognized by federal health programs, such as those administered by the Office of Minority Health, allowing them to access critical resources and initiatives designed to address health disparities. The legislation highlights that MENA individuals have historically been excluded from this definition, despite evidence of significant health disparities comparable to other recognized minority groups. A key provision of the bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a comprehensive study on the unique health patterns and outcomes of MENA populations across the United States. This study will enumerate MENA populations, disaggregated by subpopulation, and analyze various health parameters including risk factors, chronic diseases, disabilities, maternal and reproductive health, and social determinants of health. The Secretary is required to consult with relevant agencies and stakeholders, including community-based organizations, to determine appropriate subpopulations for data disaggregation. The bill also mandates interim and final reports to Congress on the study's progress and findings, along with the establishment of a public online portal to catalogue the results and underlying data, all while implementing robust privacy protections for personal data.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7591
Health Equity and MENA Community Inclusion Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2730
Health Equity and MENA Community Inclusion Act of 2023
Dec 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7591
    Health Equity and MENA Community Inclusion Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2730
    Health Equity and MENA Community Inclusion Act of 2023


  • December 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 16, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Rashida Tlaib

Rashida Tlaib

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (18)
Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Luz M. Rivas (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

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