We have received text from H.R. 5045: Healthcare Enhancement And Learning Through Harnessing Artificial Intelligence Act. This bill was received on 2025-08-26, and currently has 1 cosponsor.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
This bill, known as the Healthcare Enhancement And Learning Through Harnessing Artificial Intelligence Act (HEALTH AI Act), aims to establish a grant program managed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). The purpose of this program is to fund research on the application of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the healthcare sector.
Key Provisions
The bill outlines several important aspects:
1. Establishment of Grant Program
The Secretary of HHS is tasked with setting up a grant program that will provide funding to entities eligible for conducting research involving generative AI in healthcare.
2. Areas of Research
The research funded by this grant may focus on numerous applications of generative AI including:
- Enhancing the ability of healthcare providers to take detailed notes or ask relevant questions during patient visits.
- Reducing the amount of administrative and documentation work required from clinicians.
- Speeding up the health insurance claims process.
- Improving customer service efficiency and quality within the healthcare sector.
- Implementing other improvements in healthcare as decided by the Secretary of HHS.
3. Grant Prioritization
When awarding grants, the Secretary will prioritize eligible entities that:
- Promote the use of generative AI throughout the healthcare industry.
- Support training and development for healthcare professionals.
- Address clinician burnout.
- Aim to lessen disparities in health outcomes between different genders, races, and ethnic groups.
- Improve access to healthcare services for underserved populations.
4. Definitions
The bill includes specific definitions to clarify key terms:
- Artificial Intelligence: Defined as described in the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020.
- Eligible Entity: Refers to institutions like higher education organizations, certain nonprofit organizations, and various government agencies.
- Generative Artificial Intelligence: Refers to AI that generates text, media, computer code, or other content based on input data.
- Medically Underserved Population: Defined according to the Public Health Service Act.
- Secretary: Refers to the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Implementation Timeline
This legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives on August 26, 2025, and is currently under consideration by the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Relevant Companies
- GOOGL (Alphabet Inc.): As a leader in AI and technology, Google's initiatives in healthcare technology could be significantly impacted by advancements in generative AI funded through this bill.
- AMZN (Amazon.com, Inc.): Amazon's investment in healthcare services and technologies, such as its Amazon Care program, may benefit from developments in AI technologies.
- MSFT (Microsoft Corporation): Microsoft is heavily involved in AI research and healthcare solutions, and could leverage findings from this bill to enhance its offerings.
Representative Ted Lieu Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Ted Lieu:
- H.R.5045: To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a grant program to facilitate research regarding the use of generative artificial intelligence in health care, and for other purposes.
- H.R.4811: Cell-Site Simulator Warrant Act of 2025
- H.R.4695: Facial Recognition Act of 2025
- H.R.4599: Protections and Transparency in the Workplace Act
- H.R.4339: Renewable Energy for U.S. Territories Act
- H.R.4187: Stop Hate Crimes Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Representative Ted Lieu on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Lieu.
Representative Ted Lieu Net Worth
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