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Every healthcare bill from all 50 state legislatures and Congress, introduced in the last 12 weeks and automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

Total bills
428
last 12 weeks
Active states
11
jurisdictions with bills
Most active
United States
271 bills
Stance split
410 for 18 against
National trend

Bills introduced per week

12-week window
Jun 29 Sep 14
Showing 381–390 of 410 bills

Bills supporting healthcare

in committee · United States · House Jul 15, 2026

HR 9644: Medicare Advantage MLR Transparency Act

The Medicare Advantage MLR Transparency Act requires insurance companies offering Medicare Advantage plans to publicly disclose detailed financial data starting in 2029. Under this bill, each plan must report how much total revenue it collects and specifically how much is spent on actual medical claims versus administrative overhead costs. The law also mandates that this financial information be presented in a consumer-friendly format and aligns the way benefits are displayed with standards used by other health insurance plans. These changes aim to give Medicare beneficiaries clearer insight into how their premiums are utilized by the plans they choose.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enhances transparency in Medicare Advantage plans, helping consumers make informed decisions and protecting patient rights through better financial disclosure.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Insurance Medicare
Nathaniel Moran (R)
in committee · United States · House Jul 14, 2026

HR 9670: Medical Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2026

The Medical Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2026 creates a special legal category for individuals overwhelmed by medical bills, allowing them to receive more favorable treatment in bankruptcy court. To qualify as a "medically distressed debtor," a person must have incurred significant unpaid medical costs or lost income due to illness, injury, or caregiving within the last three years. The bill grants these individuals an additional $250,000 exemption for their primary home or burial plot, waives certain financial tests required to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, and prevents their bankruptcy records from appearing on credit reports. Furthermore, the law makes it easier for medically distressed debtors to discharge student loans and simplifies the paperwork they must submit to the court. These changes aim to provide relief specifically for those whose financial hardship stems directly from medical issues.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patients from financial ruin due to medical bills, expanding access to financial relief and safeguarding patient rights.90% confidence
Steve Cohen (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · House Jul 14, 2026

HR 9664: K–9 Hero Act of 2026

The K-9 Hero Act of 2026 establishes a grant program to help cover medical costs for retired federal working dogs, directly affecting nonprofit organizations that provide care or financial aid to their owners. Starting in fiscal year 2027, the Secretaries of Defense and Homeland Security will jointly award grants to eligible nonprofits, with a maximum of $1 million per organization per year, to pay for veterinary treatment, surgeries, and necessary health supplies. To ensure accountability, recipients must submit annual reports on how the funds are used, and any unspent money will reduce the grant amount for the following year. The legislation authorizes $5 million annually for four years and requires the agencies to track health outcomes and report their findings to Congress every year until 2031.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a new grant program funded by the government to cover medical costs for retired federal working dogs, directly increasing appropriations for a specific public service.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a grant program to fund veterinary medical costs for retired federal working dogs, directly increasing healthcare resources.90% confidence
Derrick Van Orden (R)
in committee · United States · House Jul 15, 2026

HR 9645: Health Care Price Certainty for All Americans Act

This bill requires hospitals, laboratories, imaging centers, and ambulatory surgical centers to publicly post detailed price lists for their services, including standard charges, negotiated rates, and discounted cash prices, starting in 2027. It also mandates that private health insurance plans provide consumers with cost-sharing estimates and publish quarterly data on payment rates to doctors and pharmacies beginning in 2029. Additionally, the legislation requires Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plan sponsors to report ownership details for providers and pharmacies they control, while establishing civil penalties for entities that fail to comply with these transparency rules.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enhances transparency and patient access to pricing information, empowering consumers to make informed healthcare decisions.90% confidence
Sub-Topics Insurance Medicare Prescription Drugs
Jason Smith (R)
in committee · United States · House Jul 15, 2026

HR 9642: Medicare Access to Rural Anesthesiology Act

The Medicare Access to Rural Anesthesiology Act changes how Medicare pays for anesthesia services at specific small rural hospitals and critical access hospitals. To qualify for these changes, a hospital must be located in a rural area, have fewer than 800 surgeries requiring anesthesia, and employ or contract with no more than one full-time anesthesiologist who agrees not to bill Medicare separately for those services. Once a hospital meets these criteria, anesthesia care provided by an anesthesiologist there will be paid based on the hospital's actual costs rather than a fixed fee, and it will be classified as part of the hospital's inpatient services instead of a separate billable service. The law also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to update its regulations to reflect these new payment rules.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves patient access to anesthesia services in rural hospitals by adjusting payment structures, directly supporting healthcare access.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Hospitals Medicare
John R. Moolenaar (R) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Jul 9, 2026

HR 9635: Getting Innovations to Patients During Shutdowns Act

This bill, known as the Getting Innovations to Patients During Shutdowns Act, allows the Food and Drug Administration to continue reviewing applications for new drugs and medical devices even if the government funding for these programs lapses. Under the new rules, the FDA may accept incomplete applications that are missing only fee payments and will automatically extend the deadline to pay those fees by seven days after the funding gap ends. If the required fees are not paid by this extended deadline, the application will be treated as rejected and cannot be approved until the payment is made. The legislation aims to prevent government shutdowns from halting the evaluation of critical medical products while ensuring that necessary fees are still collected.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill ensures FDA continues reviewing drugs/devices during shutdowns, protecting patient access to new treatments.90% confidence
Kevin Mullin (D)
in committee · United States · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 9547: Veterans and Servicemembers PTSD Emerging Treatment Review Act of 2026

This bill directs the Department of Defense to review clinical trial data on psilocybin treatment for veterans and servicemembers with treatment-resistant PTSD. It requires the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs to submit a report within 180 days analyzing the safety, dosing, and feasibility of these findings for military personnel, including those transitioning to civilian life. The report must also assess legal requirements for expanded access to the substance and outline plans for future pilot programs or research starting in fiscal year 2027. Additionally, the legislation mandates coordination with the Department of Veterans Affairs and other federal agencies to ensure continuity of care and appropriate regulatory oversight.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates a review of psilocybin treatment for PTSD, aiming to improve mental health access and expand therapeutic options for veterans.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill directs DoD to review psilocybin treatment for veteran PTSD, aiming to expand access and improve healthcare outcomes.90% confidence
Sub-Topics Veteran Mental Health
Abraham J. Hamadeh (R) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 9542: Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act of 2026

This bill, titled the Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act of 2026, directly affects individuals and entities impacted by previous Medicaid funding changes. Its primary mechanism is to repeal specific provisions from a 2024 reconciliation law that altered Medicaid funding rules, effectively restoring the program to its state before those changes were enacted. By removing these amendments, the legislation aims to reverse recent policy shifts regarding federal support for Medicaid without introducing new requirements or altering other parts of the healthcare system.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill restores Medicaid funding by repealing cuts, thereby increasing government spending on essential health services.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill restores Medicaid funding by repealing cuts, directly protecting and strengthening healthcare access.90% confidence
Sub-Topics Medicaid
Brendan F. Boyle (D)
in committee · United States · House Jun 29, 2026

HR 9531: Preventing Stomach Cancer in Our Nation’s Heroes Act

The Preventing Stomach Cancer in Our Nation's Heroes Act directs the Secretary of Defense to submit a report within 180 days outlining a plan to test military members for H. pylori bacteria as they transition to civilian life. This report must include cost estimates and a feasibility study for implementing screening using breath and stool-based methods, potentially incorporating input from medical experts specializing in gastrointestinal health. The legislation focuses on establishing a testing program rather than mandating immediate implementation, aiming to address the link between H. pylori and stomach cancer risks among veterans.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates screening for military members to prevent stomach cancer, directly advancing public health and medical care access.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates testing military members for H. pylori to prevent stomach cancer, directly improving veteran healthcare and protection.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare
Christopher H. Smith (R)
in committee · United States · House Jul 17, 2026

HR 9533: Veterans Health Administration Personnel Transparency and Accountability Act

This bill requires the Veterans Health Administration to publish more detailed staffing and vacancy data for the public. It mandates that information about specific job positions be released monthly rather than quarterly, while other general staffing data continues to be updated on a quarterly schedule. The changes aim to increase transparency by making it easier to track open roles and workforce status at medical facilities. This legislation directly affects the VA's reporting processes and provides the public with more frequent access to employment information.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases transparency and accountability in VA healthcare staffing, improving patient access and workforce management.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill increases transparency in VA staffing, improving accountability and access to veteran healthcare services.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare
Eugene Simon Vindman (D) · 1 co-sponsor
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