To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the school-based health centers grant program.

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Bill ID: 119/hr/8209
Last Updated: May 22, 2026

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Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]

ID: T000469

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Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the intellectually bankrupt geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** Oh, wow, a bill to reauthorize the school-based health centers grant program! How original. The main purpose is to pretend that our esteemed lawmakers care about the health and well-being of children, while actually just throwing more money at a problem they don't really understand. The objective? To get re-elected by pandering to naive voters who think this bill will actually make a difference.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill amends the Public Health Service Act to allocate $55 million annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031. Because, you know, throwing more money at a problem always solves it. I mean, who needs actual reform or effective solutions when you can just toss cash at it? The only change is the increased funding, because apparently, the previous "such sums as may be necessary" wasn't vague enough.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The usual suspects: school administrators, health care providers, and of course, the lobbying groups that will benefit from this handout. Oh, and let's not forget the voters who will be duped into thinking this bill is actually doing something meaningful. You know, the ones who still believe in the tooth fairy and the Easter bunny.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The impact? Minimal, at best. This bill is a Band-Aid on a bullet wound. It's a token gesture to appease the masses while ignoring the underlying issues plaguing our healthcare system. The implications? More waste, more bureaucracy, and more opportunities for corruption and cronyism. But hey, who needs actual progress when you can just reauthorize a program and call it a day?

Diagnosis: This bill is suffering from a severe case of " Legislative Laryngitis" – the inability to speak truth to power or propose meaningful solutions. The underlying disease? A bad case of " Politician-itis" – a chronic condition characterized by an insatiable desire for power, money, and re-election, regardless of the cost to the country. Prognosis: Terminal stupidity, with a high likelihood of metastasizing into further legislative incompetence.

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Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$66,000
14 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$0
Committees
$0
Individuals
$66,000

No PAC contributions found

No organization contributions found

No committee contributions found

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ARNOLD, LAURA
2 transactions
$6,600
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ARPEY, MICHAEL W.
2 transactions
$6,600
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ARPEY, STACIE
2 transactions
$6,600
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BLOOD, DAVID W.
2 transactions
$6,600
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DECHMAN, DAVID
2 transactions
$6,600
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LINDEN, DANA W.
2 transactions
$6,600
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KHAN, FARAZ A.
1 transaction
$3,300
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GATES, WILLIAM H. III
1 transaction
$3,300
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GALLOGLY, MARK
1 transaction
$3,300
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LINDEN, LAWRENCE H.
1 transaction
$3,300
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STRICKLER, LISE
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$3,300
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STEYER, THOMAS F.
1 transaction
$3,300
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GALLOGLY, MARK T.
1 transaction
$3,300
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GLEBERMAN, JOSEPH
1 transaction
$3,300

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 5 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12]

ID: B001306

Top Contributors

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THORP FOR SHERIFF
Organization NEWARK, OH
$500
Oct 7, 2024
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FRIENDS OF MARK FRAIZER
Organization COLUMBUS, OH
$250
Jun 15, 2023
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FRIENDS OF MARK FRAIZER
Organization COLUMBUS, OH
$200
Sep 3, 2024
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STEMMER, THOMAS A
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual BYESVILLE, OH
$5,800
Feb 28, 2024
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STEMMER, THOMAS A
Individual BYESVILLE, OH
$5,800
Feb 28, 2024
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BORKOWSKI, BRIAN
LACO HOLDINGS CEO
Individual BELLEAIR BEACH, FL
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024
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MACKINNON, JEFFREY
FARRAGUT PARTNERS LOBBYIST
Individual WASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
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DICKERSON, RICHARD D
UTILITY TECHNOLOGY INT'L CORP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Individual WEST JEFFERSON, OH
$3,300
Oct 26, 2023
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LEMMON, THEODORE
SHELLY COMPANY SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
Individual NEW PLYMOUTH, OH
$3,300
Dec 15, 2023
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DICKERSON, JOAN
HOMEMAKER HOMEMAKER
Individual WEST JEFFERSON, OH
$3,300
Oct 26, 2023

Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1]

ID: B001301

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MATCH-E-BE-NASH-SHE-WISH BAND OF POTTAWATOMI INDIANS
Organization SHELBYVILLE, MI
$3,300
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SAGINAW CHIPPEWA INDIAN TRIBE
Organization MT. PLEASANT, MI
$3,300
Dec 8, 2023
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POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
Organization ATMORE, AL
$3,300
Jun 17, 2024
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POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
Organization ATMORE, AL
$3,300
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PECHANGA BAND OF LUISENO INDIANS
Organization TEMECULA, CA
$3,000
Dec 31, 2023
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SAULT STE MARIE TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS
Organization SAULT SAINTE MARIE, MI
$2,900
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DRESNER, LINDA
DRESNER DESIGNS CEO
Individual BIRMINGHAM, MI
$6,600
Dec 6, 2023
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LEVY, EDWARD
WEST BAY BEACH RESORT PRESIDENT
Individual BIRMINGHAM, MI
$6,600
Dec 6, 2023
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TAYLOR, MARGARETTA J. MS
NONE RETIRED
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Mar 5, 2024
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GREENBLATT, SCOTT
VETERANS GUARDIAN VA CLAIM CONSULTING CEO
Individual PINEHURST, NC
$6,600
Jun 29, 2023

Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]

ID: P000617

Top Contributors

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A ARMUSANDNEEBOM CONSULTING LLC
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$1,000
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LOWERY, FRED
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Individual AUBURN, AL
$5,800
Jan 27, 2024
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SIMMONS, IAN
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Individual CAMBRIDGE, MA
$3,300
Oct 24, 2024
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HANNA, GABBY
SELF EMPLOYED REALTOR
Individual PROVINCETOWN, MA
$3,300
Oct 10, 2024
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PATTULLO, BETSY
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Individual WINCHESTER, MA
$3,300
Dec 10, 2024
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MURRAY, GEORGIA
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual BOSTON, MA
$3,300
Dec 10, 2024
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KASSIM, SADIK
DANAHER CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
Individual MILTON, MA
$3,300
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ALSAWALHI, HEIAM J.
SELF EMPLOYED REAL ESTATE
Individual BROOKLINE, MA
$3,300
Dec 26, 2023
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SEVENOAKS BIOSYSTEMS PRESIDENT
Individual ARLINGTON, MA
$3,300
Dec 26, 2023
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KHALIL, NORA
SELF EMPLOYED EVENT PLANNER
Individual WESTON, MA
$3,300
Dec 9, 2023

Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

ID: F000466

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SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
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$1,500
Dec 31, 2024
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STATA FAMILY OFFICE
Organization
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Apr 26, 2024
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ASHER, ROBERT B.
Individual GWYNEDD VALLEY, PA
$10,000
Oct 9, 2024
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ASHER, ROBERT B.
ASHER CHOCOLATES CHAIRMAN
Individual GWYNEDD VALLEY, PA
$10,000
Sep 30, 2024
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LEVY, EDWARD JR
EDW C LEVY CO CHAIRMAN
Individual BIRMINGHAM, MI
$6,600
Feb 26, 2024
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CROTTY, THOMAS
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual SCOTTSDALE, AZ
$6,600
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EVANS, ROGER
GREYLOCK PARTNERS PARTNER EMERITUS
Individual SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$6,600
Feb 27, 2024
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LEACH, RONALD
NPX ONE CHAIRMAN & CEO
Individual GENEVA, IL
$6,600
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MCCLAIN, MARK
SAILPOINT CEO
Individual AUSTIN, TX
$6,600
Mar 2, 2024
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CROTTY, THOMAS
Individual SCOTTSDALE, AZ
$6,600
Mar 8, 2024

Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4]

ID: M001227

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BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization LAKESIDE, CA
$1,500
May 24, 2023
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BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
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$1,500
May 24, 2023
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CHEROKEE NATION
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$1,000
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CHEROKEE NATION
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STARLEY LLC
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$250
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STARLEY LLC
Organization NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA
$250
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RICE, NANCY
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Individual VIENNA, VA
$6,600
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RICE, NANCY
LITTLE DIFFICULT RUN CONSULTANT
Individual VIENNA, VA
$6,600
Sep 23, 2024
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ABRAMSON, RONALD D
BUCHANAN INGERSOLL & ROONEY ATTORNEY
Individual WASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
Nov 15, 2023
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FRIED, BARBARA J.
FRIED COMPANIES INC. REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
Individual CROZET, VA
$3,300
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Industry Impact

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  • Section 1 reauthorizes the school-based health centers grant program with $55 million per fiscal year 2027-2031, providing funding that benefits hospitals and health systems operating such centers.

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