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119-hr-5045119th CongressWALLET

HEALTH AI Act

Sponsored By: Representative Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]

Introduced

Summary

This bill would create a federal grant program to fund research on _generative artificial intelligence in health care_. It would prioritize projects that support workforce development and reduce disparities in care.

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  • Researchers and institutions: Eligible recipients include colleges, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and federal, state, local, or tribal agencies. Grants would fund studies on using generative AI for clinical notes, patient Q&A, claims processing, customer service, and other care improvements.
  • Clinicians and health workforce: Projects that cut administrative and documentation burdens and invest in clinician training aim to reduce burnout and improve job performance.
  • Patients, especially medically underserved populations: Priority is given to projects that expand access to care and reduce gender, racial, and ethnic disparities in health outcomes.
  • Health systems and insurers: Research targeting faster claims processing and better customer service could streamline administrative workflows across providers and payers.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Grants to test AI in health care

If enacted, HHS would run a grant program to study generative AI in health care. Colleges, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and federal, state, local, and Tribal agencies could apply. Projects could help doctors write notes, cut paperwork, speed insurance claims, and improve customer service. Priority would go to efforts that spread AI use, train staff, ease burnout, reduce racial and gender gaps, and help medically underserved patients. The bill does not set funding amounts.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]

CA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 8/26/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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