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Healthcare across the country

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
271 bills
Stance split
410 for 18 against
National trend

Bills introduced per week

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Showing 1–10 of 63 bills

Bills supporting healthcare

in committee · United States · House Sep 8, 2026

HR 10311: Health Care Accountability Mission Act of 2026

The Health Care Accountability Mission Act of 2026 allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services to impose civil monetary penalties on for-profit hospitals, critical access hospitals, and rural emergency hospitals that repeatedly fail to meet safety standards in ways that immediately jeopardize patient health. Specifically, a penalty of up to $10,000 per day may be assessed if a hospital has received a similar determination within the previous two years. The bill requires these determinations to be published on a public website maintained by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and applies existing procedural rules for civil monetary penalties to this new provision.
Chuck Edwards (R)
in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2026

HR 9946: Equity in STI Testing Act

The Equity in STI Testing Act requires Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, and the Department of Veterans Affairs to cover screening tests for HIV, gonorrhea, syphilis, trichomoniasis, and chlamydia without charging beneficiaries any out-of-pocket costs. The bill directly affects patients enrolled in these federal health programs by eliminating copayments and deductibles specifically for these preventive screenings. It also mandates that the Indian Health Service provide these tests to eligible Native Americans at no cost, regardless of whether the services are typically authorized under their purchased or referred care systems. These changes take effect on different timelines depending on the specific program, with some provisions applying immediately upon enactment and others starting in the following calendar year.
Nikema Williams (D) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Sep 10, 2026

HR 10331: Patient Navigation Assistance Act

The Patient Navigation Assistance Act amends federal law to require states to reimburse Medicaid for patient navigator services provided to eligible individuals by qualified health care or community-based organizations. These navigators, who must hold specific degrees and certifications in fields such as nursing or social work, help patients access medical, social, and financial resources through referrals and individualized education. The bill also classifies these services as covered medical assistance, allowing the federal government to share the cost of providing them with states.
Sub-Topics Medicaid
Mark DeSaulnier (D)
in committee · United States · Senate Jul 22, 2026

S 5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026

The Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026 is a comprehensive legislative proposal designed to reduce health disparities by mandating standardized data collection on race, ethnicity, gender identity, and socioeconomic status across federal health programs. The bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to establish new commissions and task forces focused on preventing bias in artificial intelligence and ensuring equitable data reporting during public health emergencies. It also expands access to care for underserved populations by removing citizenship barriers to Medicaid, increasing funding for minority-serving institutions, and requiring culturally and linguistically appropriate services from federally assisted health providers. Additionally, the legislation addresses specific disease disparities through targeted research grants and mandates that drug manufacturers investigate and report on racial or ethnic differences in drug safety and effectiveness.
Alex Padilla (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Aug 27, 2026

HR 10171: Improving Health Through Integrated Food and Nutrition Services at Federally Qualified Health Centers Act

The Improving Health Through Integrated Food and Nutrition Services at Federally Qualified Health Centers Act directs the Department of Health and Human Services to create a competitive grant program for federally qualified health centers. These grants would fund activities such as screening patients for food insecurity, operating on-site food pantries, hiring nutrition professionals, and partnering with local food banks. The bill also requires the administration to coordinate with federal agencies to streamline patient enrollment in existing assistance programs like SNAP and WIC, while exploring ways to make nutrition services reimbursable through Medicaid. Recipients must submit annual reports detailing their impact, and the legislation authorizes $100 million per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to support these efforts.
Sub-Topics Medicaid Primary Care
Joseph D. Morelle (D)
in committee · United States · House Sep 1, 2026

HR 10209: GREEN Hospitals Act

The GREEN Hospitals Act authorizes $100 billion in Hill-Burton grants for hospitals and other medical facilities to upgrade their infrastructure for climate resilience and emissions reduction. It also establishes a separate $5 billion Planning and Evaluation Grant Program that provides up to $500,000 per project to help states, tribes, and nonprofits develop sustainability plans before construction begins. To receive funding, applicants must demonstrate labor protections, including collective bargaining agreements or non-interference policies, and certify they do not impose training repayment debts on employees. The bill prioritizes projects in environmental justice communities and those serving high numbers of Medicare and Medicaid patients, requiring that at least half of the planning grant funds be directed to these areas.
Pramila Jayapal (D)
in committee · United States · House Sep 3, 2026

HR 10287: 9-8-8 Crisis Response Act

The 9-8-8 Crisis Response Act expands federal funding for mental health crisis response and broadens Medicaid coverage to include regional lifeline call centers and crisis stabilization facilities. The bill increases the annual budget for the Mental Health Crisis Response Partnership Pilot Program from $10 million to $100 million for fiscal years 2027 through 2029. It also allows states to use Medicaid funds to pay for these new services, with the federal government covering 85 percent of the costs. To qualify, crisis stabilization facilities must provide 24-hour care without rejecting patients based on their ability to pay or other factors, and they must maintain an average patient stay of less than 150 hours.
Kim Schrier (D) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Sep 3, 2026

HR 10270: Supporting 9–8–8 Crisis Stabilization Act

The Supporting 9-8-8 Crisis Stabilization Act amends Medicaid rules to allow federal funding for specific community-based mental health facilities that were previously excluded from coverage. It defines two new types of eligible sites: crisis receiving and stabilization facilities, which must operate 24/7 with an average stay under 150 hours, and mental health and substance use urgent care centers where individuals can walk in without an appointment. These facilities are required to accept referrals from law enforcement and emergency personnel while prohibiting service denials based on factors like ability to pay or criminal justice history. The bill also directs the Department of Health and Human Services to issue implementation guidance within 180 days and submit a report to Congress one year later analyzing how these changes affect hospital admissions, incarceration rates, and overall crisis response utilization.
Daniel S. Goldman (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Sep 3, 2026

HR 10254: MORE Savings Act

The MORE Savings Act aims to reduce financial barriers for individuals seeking treatment for opioid use disorders by eliminating out-of-pocket costs for specific services. For Medicare beneficiaries, it establishes a five-year pilot program in 15 selected states that removes coinsurance, copayments, and deductibles for prescription drugs, behavioral health care, and community recovery support. Additionally, the bill mandates that private group health plans and individual insurance policies cover these same opioid treatments without cost-sharing requirements starting in 2027. Finally, it increases the federal funding match to 90 percent for states providing medication-assisted treatment through Medicaid and allows states to include recovery support services in this coverage.
Madeleine Dean (D)
in committee · United States · House Sep 3, 2026

HR 10280: 9–8–8 Implementation Act of 2026

The 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2026 expands federal funding and mandates insurance coverage for behavioral health crisis services, directly affecting individuals experiencing mental health or substance use emergencies as well as the providers who serve them. The bill authorizes grants to upgrade local lifeline call centers, build new crisis stabilization facilities, and train a larger workforce of behavioral health professionals. It requires Medicare, Medicaid, private group health plans, TRICARE, and other federal insurance programs to cover crisis response services with financial terms no more restrictive than standard medical care. Additionally, the legislation establishes a federal panel to develop training protocols for 9-1-1 dispatchers to better connect callers to appropriate crisis care rather than law enforcement responses.
Doris O. Matsui (D) · 19 co-sponsors
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