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69 bills this Congress2 moved past introduction

Furthest along first, then most recent action. Subjects are the Congressional Research Service's index terms.

S. 2398

Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act

Sen. Susan M. Collins R-ME · Sep 30, 2026: Became Public Law No: 119-118.

Became law
H.R. 4348

To reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes.

Rep. Christopher H. Smith R-NJ · Jul 21, 2026: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 463.

Passed House
H.R. 10858

CARE for Blood Cancer Act of 2026

Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán D-CA · Oct 22, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced
H.R. 10874

Medicare Low Income Subsidy Equality Act of 2026

Rescom. Hernández, Pablo Jose D-PR · Oct 22, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Introduced
H.R. 10887

Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2026

Rep. Seth Magaziner D-RI · Oct 22, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Introduced
H.R. 10824

Stroke Education and EMS Care Improvement Act of 2026

Rep. George Latimer D-NY · Oct 15, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced
H.R. 10798

Silicosis Prevention and Treatment Act

Rep. J. Luis Correa D-CA · Oct 13, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced
H.R. 10787

Access to Medical Supplies Act

Rep. Gregory F. Murphy R-NC · Oct 9, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Introduced
H.R. 10680

Food Access in Community Health Centers Act of 2026

Rep. George Latimer D-NY · Oct 1, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Introduced
H.Res. 1591

Expressing support for the designation of October 15, 2026, as "Liver Cancer Awareness Day".

Rep. Don Bacon R-NE · Oct 1, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced
H.R. 10628

Biosimilars Access and Affordability Act

Rep. Nicholas A. Langworthy R-NY · Sep 28, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Introduced
H.Res. 1581

Supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week during the period of October 23 through October 31, 2026.

Rep. Addison P. McDowell R-NC · Sep 24, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced
H.R. 10280

9–8–8 Implementation Act of 2026

Rep. Doris O. Matsui D-CA · Sep 16, 2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Introduced
H.R. 10476

Glaucoma Vision Act of 2026

Rep. Frederica S. Wilson D-FL · Sep 16, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Introduced
H.R. 4093

Apples to Apples Comparison Act of 2025

Rep. Aaron Bean R-FL · Sep 16, 2026: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 15.

Introduced
H.R. 5439

Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Program Pilot Act

Rep. James P. McGovern D-MA · Sep 16, 2026: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 0.

Introduced
H.R. 6130

ASAP Act

Rep. Vern Buchanan R-FL · Sep 16, 2026: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.

Introduced
H.R. 10394

Protecting Approved Care Act

Rep. Greg Landsman D-OH · Sep 15, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Introduced
H.R. 10374

Affordable Premiums for Seniors Act of 2026

Rep. Terri A. Sewell D-AL · Sep 14, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Introduced
H.R. 10233

SMASH 2.0 Act

Rep. Joe Neguse D-CO · Sep 2, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced
H.R. 10164

BEDROCK Act

Rep. Robert E. Latta R-OH · Aug 27, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced
H.R. 9988

FASTER Act of 2026

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna R-FL · Jul 30, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced
H.R. 9970

RESCUE Act of 2026

Rep. August Pfluger R-TX · Jul 27, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Introduced
H.R. 9816

MOMMIES Act

Rep. Ayanna Pressley D-MA · Jul 21, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced
H.R. 9641

Essential Caregivers Act of 2026

Rep. Claudia Tenney R-NY · Jul 15, 2026: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 0.

Introduced
H.R. 9693

Patients First Act of 2026

Rep. John Joyce R-PA · Jul 15, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Introduced
H.R. 9090

Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke D-NY · Jun 2, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced
H.R. 9048

Celiac Safety Act of 2026

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver D-MO · May 29, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced
H.R. 8657

Campus Lifeline Act of 2026

Rep. Erin Houchin R-IN · May 4, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced
H.R. 8484

Hazard Pay for Health Care Heroes Act

Rep. Summer L. Lee D-PA · Apr 23, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced