A Democratic bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Silicosis Prevention and Treatment Act. It directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to set up a competitive grant program. This program is meant to fund silicosis treatment and worker education. Eligible groups can receive these grants to help people with silicosis regardless of whether they can pay. The bill authorizes $10,000,000 to be appropriated for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to carry out this section.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +7
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The bill establishes a grant program for silicosis treatment, screening, and education regardless of the patient's ability to pay.
- Scored +5
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The legislation ensures individuals can receive silicosis treatment regardless of their ability to pay.
- Scored +4
Does this put more money into medical research?
The bill allocates funds for education, screening, and treatment related to silicosis.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill authorizes $10,000,000 to be appropriated annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, increasing federal spending.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a): This provision requires grants to be used to treat individuals with silicosis regardless of their ability to pay, and to provide education to workers in industries with high exposure to silica. This is positive because it helps people get medical care even if they cannot pay and warns vulnerable workers about dangers.
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Section 2(c)(2): This allows grant funds to be used for the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of silicosis. This is beneficial because it directly helps people find out if they are sick and get the medical treatment they need.
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Section 2(c)(6): This allows funds to be used for pulmonary rehabilitation to improve breathing in relation to silicosis. This is a positive outcome because it helps patients physically breathe better.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill establishes a grant program for silicosis treatment, screening, and education regardless of the patient's ability to pay. Does this put more money into medical research? — The bill allocates funds for education, screening, and treatment related to silicosis. Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes? — The bill provides federal grant funding to eligible health entities like federally qualified health centers that serve low-income patients.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The legislation ensures individuals can receive silicosis treatment regardless of their ability to pay. Would union members be better off under this? — The bill provides worker education and treatment for industries with high exposure to silica, which often includes construction and manufacturing trades.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Providing medical care regardless of the ability to pay helps alleviate the financial burden of illness on low-income individuals.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill authorizes $10,000,000 to be appropriated annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, increasing federal spending.
- 10/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/13/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Jim CostaDemocrat · California
Maxine DexterDemocrat · Oregon