hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Funds and coordinates U.S. global support for frontline health workers.
Sponsored by Representative Kiggans (VA) and Representative Bera.
Introduced in House, referred to committees.
This bill, the SECURE Health Act, aims to boost global health security by directing U.S. foreign assistance to expand, train, and protect frontline health workers worldwide. It requires a new 5-year Global Health Workforce Strategy, a Global Health Workforce Coordinator at the State Department, and an interagency task force within the National Security Council. These bodies will align U.S. efforts and report annually on funding for health workers.
Introduced Mar 19, 2026
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 19, 2026, and referred to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select). It must pass in these assigned committees, then be voted on and passed by the full House. If it passes the House, it would then move to the Senate for their committee review and vote before potentially becoming law.
By strengthening health workforces abroad, this bill aims to make the world safer from infectious disease outbreaks, which can spread to the U.S. It seeks to ensure more stable economies and supply chains by reducing health crises globally. The bill also notes strengthening the global health workforce can expand access to mental health care, including innovation applicable in the United States, and aims to reduce international instability that could affect U.S. national security.
Supporters Say
The bill's findings state strong global health workforces improve U.S. health, economic well-being, national security, and reduce preventable deaths worldwide.
Critics Say
The bill text does not present any specific criticisms or opposing viewpoints for this legislation.
Supporters believe that investing in frontline health workers globally is a cost-effective way to prevent future pandemics, ensure stable international economies that benefit the U.S., and uphold American values by saving lives. No opposing arguments are detailed within the bill text itself.