Healthcare Bills in Congress
3558 bills classified under Healthcare · Updated June 12, 2026
What Congress Is Doing on Healthcare
Congress is currently considering a wide range of healthcare-related legislation, with a total of 3,558 bills classified under this topic. Recent bills include H.Res.1258, which expresses support for designating May 2026 as 'National Brain Tumor Awareness Month', and H.Res.1256, which aims to raise awareness for maternal mental health by designating May 6, 2026, as 'National Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day'. Other notable bills include H.R.8662, which seeks to provide assisted living assistance through Medicaid, and H.R.8657, aimed at enhancing youth suicide prevention programs. Additionally, H.R.8651, known as the Advancing Safe Medications for Moms and Babies Act of 2026, addresses medication safety for mothers and infants. The Senate is also active in this area, with bills like S.4479, which mirrors H.R.8662 in providing assisted living assistance, and S.4467, which proposes amendments to nursing facility requirements under the Social Security Act. Various resolutions, such as S.Res.714, support mental health awareness initiatives. Overall, these legislative efforts reflect a commitment to addressing critical healthcare issues, including mental health, maternal health, and access to care.
Recent Healthcare Bills
H.Res.1258 - Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month".
Sponsored by Quigley, Mike (Illinois) · Introduced May 4, 2026
H.Res.1256 - Expressing support for the designation of May 6, 2026, as "National Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day" and prioritizing the goals and ideals of raising awareness and understanding of maternal mental health conditions.
Sponsored by Letlow, Julia (Louisiana) · Introduced May 4, 2026
H.R.8662 - To provide assisted living assistance through Medicaid and low-income housing tax credit.
Sponsored by Miller, Max L. (Ohio) · Introduced May 4, 2026
H.R.8658 - To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to modify the notification requirement for emergency contract health services for certain beneficiaries, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by Kennedy, Mike (Utah) · Introduced May 4, 2026
H.R.8657 - Campus Lifeline Act of 2026
Sponsored by Houchin, Erin (Indiana) · Introduced May 4, 2026
H.R.8651 - Advancing Safe Medications for Moms and Babies Act of 2026
Sponsored by Castor, Kathy (Florida) · Introduced May 4, 2026
H.R.8650 - Medicaid Outreach and Assistance for Communities Act of 2026
Sponsored by Carter, Troy A. (Louisiana) · Introduced May 4, 2026
H.R.8646 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027
Sponsored by Harris, Andy (Maryland) · Introduced May 1, 2026
S.Res.714 - A resolution supporting the designation of May 10, 2026, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day".
Sponsored by Hirono, Mazie K. (Hawaii) · Introduced Apr 30, 2026
S.Res.709 - A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2026.
Sponsored by Merkley, Jeff (Oregon) · Introduced Apr 30, 2026
S.Res.710 - A resolution recognizing Maternal Mental Health Day to raise awareness about maternal mental health.
Sponsored by Marshall, Roger (Kansas) · Introduced Apr 30, 2026
S.4479 - ACCESS Act
Sponsored by Marshall, Roger (Kansas) · Introduced Apr 30, 2026
S.4472 - Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026
Sponsored by Murkowski, Lisa (Alaska) · Introduced Apr 30, 2026
S.4467 - Ensuring Seniors’ Access to Quality Care Act
Sponsored by Warner, Mark R. (Virginia) · Introduced Apr 30, 2026
S.4464 - FAIR Labels Act of 2026
Sponsored by Ricketts, Pete (Nebraska) · Introduced Apr 30, 2026
S.4460 - Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program Reauthorization
Sponsored by Grassley, Chuck (Iowa) · Introduced Apr 30, 2026
S.4451 - Wildlife Health Coordination and Zoonotic Disease Prevention Act of 2026
Sponsored by Baldwin, Tammy (Wisconsin) · Introduced Apr 30, 2026
H.Res.1249 - Unhoused Persons Bill of Rights
Sponsored by Tlaib, Rashida (Michigan) · Introduced Apr 30, 2026
H.J.Res.167 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Deceptive and Unfair Collection of Medical Debt".
Sponsored by Pressley, Ayanna (Massachusetts) · Introduced Apr 30, 2026
H.J.Res.168 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Bulletin 2022-01: Medical Debt Collection and Consumer Reporting Requirements in Connection with the No Surprises Act".
Sponsored by Tlaib, Rashida (Michigan) · Introduced Apr 30, 2026
H.R.8630 - PEAT Act of 2026
Sponsored by Rulli, Michael A. (Ohio) · Introduced Apr 30, 2026
H.R.8629 - Developing the Community Health Workforce Act of 2026
Sponsored by Ruiz, Raul (California) · Introduced Apr 30, 2026
H.R.8622 - Medicare Physician Data-driven Performance Payment System Act of 2026
Sponsored by Miller-Meeks, Mariannette (Iowa) · Introduced Apr 30, 2026
H.R.8614 - Safe Water in Schools Act of 2026
Sponsored by James, John (Michigan) · Introduced Apr 30, 2026
S.Res.706 - A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 2026 as "National Child Abuse Prevention Month", and the goals and ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Sponsored by Cornyn, John (Texas) · Introduced Apr 29, 2026
S.Res.704 - A resolution supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2026, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people.
Sponsored by Grassley, Chuck (Iowa) · Introduced Apr 29, 2026
S.4440 - Clinical Trial Modernization Act
Sponsored by Scott, Tim (South Carolina) · Introduced Apr 29, 2026
S.4438 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2026
Sponsored by Durbin, Richard J. (Illinois) · Introduced Apr 29, 2026
H.Res.1234 - Supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2026, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people.
Sponsored by Pettersen, Brittany (Colorado) · Introduced Apr 29, 2026
H.R.8585 - Community Multi-Share Coverage Program Act of 2026
Sponsored by Moolenaar, John R. (Michigan) · Introduced Apr 29, 2026
H.R.8578 - Food Reform for Effective and Sustainable Health (FRESH) Act of 2026
Sponsored by Letlow, Julia (Louisiana) · Introduced Apr 29, 2026
H.R.8573 - STOP Act
Sponsored by Harshbarger, Diana (Tennessee) · Introduced Apr 29, 2026
S.Res.696 - A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of April 2026 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month".
Sponsored by Scott, Rick (Florida) · Introduced Apr 28, 2026
S.Res.692 - A resolution designating the week of April 20 through April 24, 2026, as "National Home Visiting Week".
Sponsored by Grassley, Chuck (Iowa) · Introduced Apr 28, 2026
S.4420 - Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2026
Sponsored by Heinrich, Martin (New Mexico) · Introduced Apr 28, 2026
S.4416 - PHS ACCESS Act
Sponsored by Murkowski, Lisa (Alaska) · Introduced Apr 28, 2026
H.Res.1223 - Expressing support for the designation of Undiagnosed Awareness Month.
Sponsored by Pocan, Mark (Wisconsin) · Introduced Apr 28, 2026
H.R.8553 - POPCaP Authorization Act of 2026
Sponsored by Murphy, Gregory F. (North Carolina) · Introduced Apr 28, 2026
H.R.8552 - Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026
Sponsored by Luttrell, Morgan (Texas) · Introduced Apr 28, 2026
H.R.8551 - Early Access to Screening Act
Sponsored by Lawler, Michael (New York) · Introduced Apr 28, 2026
H.R.8545 - Access to Donor Milk Act of 2026
Sponsored by Houlahan, Chrissy (Pennsylvania) · Introduced Apr 28, 2026
H.R.8541 - Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act
Sponsored by Dingell, Debbie (Michigan) · Introduced Apr 28, 2026
H.R.8540 - To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require coverage of, and expand access to, home and community-based services under the Medicaid program; to award grants for the creation, recruitment, training and education, retention, and advancement of the direct care workforce and to award grants to support family caregivers; and for other purposes.
Sponsored by Dingell, Debbie (Michigan) · Introduced Apr 28, 2026
S.Res.687 - A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 27 through May 1, 2026, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".
Sponsored by Hassan, Margaret Wood (New Hampshire) · Introduced Apr 27, 2026
S.J.Res.188 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units: Final Repeal".
Sponsored by Whitehouse, Sheldon (Rhode Island) · Introduced Apr 27, 2026
S.J.Res.187 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)".
Sponsored by Whitehouse, Sheldon (Rhode Island) · Introduced Apr 27, 2026
S.4387 - Protect Moms From Domestic Violence Act
Sponsored by Shaheen, Jeanne (New Hampshire) · Introduced Apr 27, 2026
S.4384 - Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026
Sponsored by Marshall, Roger (Kansas) · Introduced Apr 27, 2026
H.R.8528 - PI Post Acute Access Act
Sponsored by Smith, Adrian (Nebraska) · Introduced Apr 27, 2026
H.R.8526 - To amend the Public Health Service Act to update quality standards for mammography facilities for the use of AI systems, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by Schweikert, David (Arizona) · Introduced Apr 27, 2026
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