HR 7503 United States House · 118th Congress

Health Equity for People with Disabilities Act

HR 7503, the Health Equity for People with Disabilities Act, amends Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act to require health centers and programs serving underserved communities to explicitly include people with disabilities and provide accessible healthcare services. The bill inserts "including people with disabilities" in multiple sections and adds requirements for communication devices or services to meet accessibility needs. These changes apply to community health centers, migrant health centers, and other programs funded under Section 330, which serve medically underserved populations. The law clarifies that existing funding mechanisms remain unchanged but ensures people with disabilities are included in program eligibility and access to care.
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Feb 2024
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Introduced Feb 29, 2024 Last action Mar 8, 2024
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Mar 8, 2024
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Feb 29, 2024
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Feb 29, 2024
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