S 266119th CongressIntroduced

Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act

Introduced: Oct 29, 2025

Healthcare

Standard Summary

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This legislation reauthorizes the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act through 2029, extending mental health support programs for healthcare professionals and expanding grant eligibility to include entities focused on reducing administrative burdens that contribute to burnout and mental health crises among medical staff.

Key Points

1Extends the mental health awareness initiative for healthcare professionals from 2024 to 2029 with mandatory annual reporting requirements to track program effectiveness.
2Expands grant eligibility to organizations specifically targeting reduction of administrative burdens that exacerbate stress and burnout among healthcare workers.
3Redesignates the mental health promotion program and extends its funding period to 2025-2029 while permitting multi-year grant commitments for sustained impact.

Impact Areas

Healthcare professionals including doctors, nurses, and frontline medical staffHospitals, universities, and non-profit organizations providing mental health servicesDepartment of Health and Human Services administering grant programs and oversight

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