Territory Health Revitalization Act

HR 1675, the Territory Health Revitalization Act, increases funding access for health programs in U.S. territories. It requires 5% of certain Social Security Act health grants to be reserved for territories (like Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Northern Mariana Islands), removes a restriction blocking the Northern Mariana Islands from qualifying, and guarantees at least two grants to territory-based organizations each year. The bill directly affects territorial health programs and local grantees by ensuring dedicated funding and eligibility. These changes take effect October 1, 2023, modifying existing federal grant allocation rules without creating new programs.