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Grants for school-based health centers

H.R. 8209 · House bill · Introduced April 6, 2026

This bill would renew authorization through fiscal year 2031 for federal grants to health clinics in or near schools that serve children and teens.

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At a glance

Who it affects

  • School-based health centers
  • Children and teens receiving care
  • Hospitals and organizations running the clinics
  • Health Resources and Services Administration

Where it stands

In committee

Lobbying and money

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What it would do

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How South Carolina voted

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Groups that lobbied on it and gave to SC's members

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Official record

Official title, sponsor and status
Official title
To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the school-based health centers grant program.
Sponsor
Rep. Tonko, Paul (D-NY)
Introduced
April 6, 2026
Cosponsors
5
Committees
House Energy and Commerce Committee
Latest action
July 2, 2026 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 631.
Congress.gov ↗
Official summary from the Congressional Research Service

This bill reauthorizes through FY2031 grants from the Health Resources and Services Administration for school-based health centers. School-based health centers are health clinics that are located in or near school facilities, provide primary health care services to children and adolescents during school hours, and are administered by a hospital or certain public or nonprofit entities.

Summary on Congress.gov ↗
Everyone who lobbied on this bill (0 groups)

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Lobbyists report every three months, about 20 days after each quarter ends. We have January 2025 through September 2026 reports. Newer reports will be added once filed and published. Reports for October through December 2026 are due January 20, 2027.