To amend title V of the Social Security Act to extend funding for the family-to-family health information centers.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Sherrill (for herself and Ms. De La Cruz) introduced …
Summary
What This Bill Does
The Family-to-Family Reauthorization Act of 2025 extends federal funding for family-to-family health information centers through fiscal year 2029. These centers provide free health information, guidance, and support to families raising children with special health care needs. The bill adds $6 million for the remainder of fiscal year 2025 (April-September) and $9 million per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2029.
Who Benefits and How
Families with children who have special health care needs benefit by maintaining access to free support services that help them navigate complex medical systems and find appropriate care. The non-profit health information centers that run these programs receive approximately $42 million in total funding over the next five years, allowing them to continue operations and serve more families across the country.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal taxpayers fund this program through general appropriations, contributing approximately $42 million total through 2029. State health departments and the Department of Health and Human Services must continue administering the grants and overseeing program compliance.
Key Provisions
- Authorizes $6 million for the six-month period from April 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025
- Authorizes $9 million annually for each of fiscal years 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029
- Amends Section 501(c)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 701) to extend the existing program without changing its structure or requirements
- Continues support for families navigating health care systems for children with disabilities, chronic illnesses, and other special needs
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Extends federal funding for family-to-family health information centers through fiscal year 2029
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Continue existing program funding without program changes, ensuring continuity of services for families with special needs children"
Likely Beneficiaries
- Families with children who have special health care needs
- Non-profit health information centers
- State health departments
Likely Burden Bearers
- Federal taxpayers (via general appropriations)
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "secretary"
- → Secretary of Health and Human Services (administers Title V of Social Security Act)
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Centers funded under Section 501(c)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act that provide health information and support to families with children who have special health care needs
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