# 119-hr-5045: HEALTH AI Act

119-hr-5045, HEALTH AI Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] (D-CA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-5045
- Congress: 119
- Title: HEALTH AI Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-08-26
- Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## 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. - 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.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6] (D-CA), 2025-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Grants to test AI in health care: benefit, medium. 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 g…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-5045 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5045)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7481)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2725)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5045 (as of 2026-04-21).