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119th Congress
Independent · Nonpartisan · Reader-supported
HOUSEH.R. 3747· 119th Congress

Train More Doctors to Treat Dementia and Alzheimer's

Accelerating Access to Dementia and Alzheimer’s Provider Training Act

Sponsor
Troy Balderson (R-OH)
Introduced
Jun 5, 2025
Last Action
Jul 2, 2026
Passage
72%
Introduced
Jun 5, 2025
Committee
Jul 2, 2026
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Bill creates training programs to teach healthcare providers how to diagnose and treat dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
  • Aims to expand the number of specialists and primary-care doctors with dementia expertise across the country.
  • Detailed policy mechanisms pending full summary release — bill title and 48-0 committee vote suggest bipartisan focus on workforce development.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Patients with dementia and Alzheimer's gain better access to knowledgeable doctors; early diagnosis and treatment improve with more trained providers.
  • Rural and underserved areas could benefit most, as specialist shortages are acute outside major medical centers.
  • Healthcare system reduces costly emergency interventions by catching cognitive decline earlier through trained primary-care doctors.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Passed committee 48-0 on May 21 and was reported to full House on July 2; awaits floor vote with strong bipartisan backing.
  • Next step: House floor debate and vote; if passed, moves to Senate.
  • Track progress at Congress.gov or contact your House representative to ask when floor vote is scheduled.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jul 2, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 628.
  • Jul 2, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-723.
  • Jul 2, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-723.
  • May 21, 2026Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
  • May 21, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • May 13, 2026Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  • May 13, 2026Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Jun 5, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.