H.R.1435 - Family-to-Family Reauthorization Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.1435, the Family-to-Family Reauthorization Act of 2025, seeks to amend Title V of the Social Security Act. The primary goal is to extend funding for family-to-family health information centers. These centers provide support and resources to families of children with disabilities and special health care needs.
Expected Effects
The bill's passage would ensure continued operation of these centers through fiscal year 2029. Specifically, it allocates \$6,000,000 for the period between April 1, 2025, and September 30, 2025, and \$9,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2029. This continued funding aims to maintain and enhance the services provided by these centers.
Potential Benefits
- Continued support for families of children with disabilities.
- Enhanced access to health information and resources.
- Stability for family-to-family health information centers.
- Improved coordination of care for children with special needs.
- Potential for better health outcomes for children with disabilities.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for increased government spending.
- Possible administrative overhead associated with fund distribution.
- Risk of funds not being used efficiently or effectively.
- Limited scope, focusing only on specific health information centers.
- Dependence on continued federal funding, creating potential instability if funding is not renewed after 2029.
Most Disadvantaged Areas:
Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with the Constitution's general welfare clause (Preamble). Congress has the power to collect taxes and provide for the general welfare of the United States. The bill falls under this purview by allocating funds for health information centers that support families and children with disabilities.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).