Bills · S 1929
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1929Health
SEPSIS Act
INTRO JUN 3· LAST ACTION JUN 3
READING
5MIN
COSPONSORS
7BIPARTISAN
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenSepsis is a major public health concern, causing 1.7 million diagnoses and 350,000 deaths annually in the U.S., making it one of the most expensive conditions to treat. This bill matters because it would create dedicated federal programs to tackle sepsis, a condition where early recognition and treatment are critical for survival. Currently, efforts to combat sepsis may be fragmented or lack sufficient coordinated federal support and data collection.
If this bill becomes law, voters can expect a more organized national effort to reduce sepsis cases and deaths, potentially leading to better patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs due to fewer re-admissions. If it doesn't pass, current efforts to fight sepsis may continue without the specific federal funding, coordination, education campaigns, and data improvements that this bill proposes, potentially allowing preventable deaths and higher healthcare costs to persist.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a dedicated sepsis team within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to lead education campaigns and improve data collection.
This creates a focused federal effort to address sepsis, providing resources and guidance to healthcare providers nationwide.
PROVISION 02
Requires the CDC to improve data collection specifically on pediatric sepsis and to update national data standards for sepsis information.
Better and more specific data on children with sepsis will help develop targeted interventions and improve care for this vulnerable population.
PROVISION 03
Directs the CDC to share information with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to help develop quality measures for sepsis care.
This collaboration can lead to standardized benchmarks for hospital performance, encouraging better sepsis care practices nationwide.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes the creation of a voluntary 'Honor Roll' program to recognize hospitals that excel in or significantly improve their sepsis programs.
This program can incentivize hospitals to adopt best practices and continuously improve their sepsis care through public recognition.
PROVISION 05
Authorizes $20,000,000 in funding for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030 to carry out the bill's sepsis programs.
This provides dedicated financial resources to implement the education, data improvement, and recognition programs outlined in the bill.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 7
D· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
45
BILLS LED
34
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 86%
DEM 4 REP 3 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 3
Introduced in Senate
JUN 3
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3207-3208)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1929
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 3, 2025
Last actionJun 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 3, 2025
Senate BillS 1929Health
SEPSIS Act
INTRODUCED JUN 3, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 3, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
7
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
