To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the school-based health centers grant program.
Download PDFSponsored by
Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]
ID: T000469
Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law
Track this bill's progress through the legislative process
Latest Action
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
May 20, 2026
Introduced
📍 Current Status
Next: The bill will be reviewed by relevant committees who will debate, amend, and vote on it.
Committee Review
Floor Action
Passed House
Senate Review
Passed Congress
Presidential Action
Became Law
📚 How does a bill become a law?
1. Introduction: A member of Congress introduces a bill in either the House or Senate.
2. Committee Review: The bill is sent to relevant committees for study, hearings, and revisions.
3. Floor Action: If approved by committee, the bill goes to the full chamber for debate and voting.
4. Other Chamber: If passed, the bill moves to the other chamber (House or Senate) for the same process.
5. Conference: If both chambers pass different versions, a conference committee reconciles the differences.
6. Presidential Action: The President can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action.
7. Became Law: If signed (or if Congress overrides a veto), the bill becomes law!
Bill Summary
Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the intellectually bankrupt geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?
**Main Purpose & Objectives:** Oh, wow, a bill to reauthorize the school-based health centers grant program! How original. The main purpose is to pretend that our esteemed lawmakers care about the health and well-being of children, while actually just throwing more money at a problem they don't really understand. The objective? To get re-elected by pandering to naive voters who think this bill will actually make a difference.
**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill amends the Public Health Service Act to allocate $55 million annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031. Because, you know, throwing more money at a problem always solves it. I mean, who needs actual reform or effective solutions when you can just toss cash at it? The only change is the increased funding, because apparently, the previous "such sums as may be necessary" wasn't vague enough.
**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The usual suspects: school administrators, health care providers, and of course, the lobbying groups that will benefit from this handout. Oh, and let's not forget the voters who will be duped into thinking this bill is actually doing something meaningful. You know, the ones who still believe in the tooth fairy and the Easter bunny.
**Potential Impact & Implications:** The impact? Minimal, at best. This bill is a Band-Aid on a bullet wound. It's a token gesture to appease the masses while ignoring the underlying issues plaguing our healthcare system. The implications? More waste, more bureaucracy, and more opportunities for corruption and cronyism. But hey, who needs actual progress when you can just reauthorize a program and call it a day?
Diagnosis: This bill is suffering from a severe case of " Legislative Laryngitis" – the inability to speak truth to power or propose meaningful solutions. The underlying disease? A bad case of " Politician-itis" – a chronic condition characterized by an insatiable desire for power, money, and re-election, regardless of the cost to the country. Prognosis: Terminal stupidity, with a high likelihood of metastasizing into further legislative incompetence.
Related Topics
💰 Campaign Finance Network
Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]
Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle
No PAC contributions found
No organization contributions found
No committee contributions found
Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance
This bill has 5 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.
Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12]
ID: B001306
Top Contributors
10
Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1]
ID: B001301
Top Contributors
10
Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]
ID: P000617
Top Contributors
10
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
ID: F000466
Top Contributors
10
Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4]
ID: M001227
Top Contributors
10
Donor Network - Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]
Hub layout: Politicians in center, donors arranged by type in rings around them.
Showing 33 nodes and 35 connections
Total contributions: $102,950
Top Donors - Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]
Showing top 14 donors by contribution amount
Industry Impact
Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 1 helped.
- +Hospitals & Health Systems confidence 0.90
Section 1 reauthorizes the school-based health centers grant program with $55 million per fiscal year 2027-2031, providing funding that benefits hospitals and health systems operating such centers.