WHAT THE LAW DOINCongress, in plain words

Topics

Health

69 bills this Congress2 moved past introduction

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

H.R. 8386

RECOVER Act of 2026

Rep. Deborah K. Ross D-NC · Apr 20, 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. 8153

Maternal Vaccination Act

Rep. Terri A. Sewell D-AL · Mar 27, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced
H.R. 8011

SECURE Health Act

Rep. Jennifer A. Kiggans R-VA · Mar 19, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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. 7905

Diabetes Foot Health Access and Modernization Act of 2026

Rep. John Joyce R-PA · Mar 12, 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. 7867

Infant Formula Safety Modernization Act of 2026

Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro D-CT · Mar 9, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced
H.R. 7853

PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026

Rep. Mark Takano D-CA · Mar 5, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means, Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Natural Resources, Financial Services, and Education and Workforce, 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. 6182

Find It Early Act

Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro D-CT · Jan 15, 2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Introduced
H.R. 6561

PREVENT HPV Cancers Act of 2025

Rep. Kathy Castor D-FL · Dec 10, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced
H.R. 6423

HELP Copays Act

Rep. Thomas H. Kean R-NJ · Dec 4, 2025: 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. 6364

Kidd’s Stuttering Act

Rep. Addison P. McDowell R-NC · Dec 2, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced
H.R. 5621

Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2025

Rep. Diana DeGette D-CO · Sep 30, 2025: 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. 5536

HEADACHE Act

Rep. Lori Trahan D-MA · Sep 19, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced
H.R. 5355

Ian Kalvinskas Pediatric Liver Cancer Early Detection and Screening Act

Rep. Jim Costa D-CA · Sep 18, 2025: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4418)

Introduced
H.R. 5469

SHINE for Autumn Act of 2025

Rep. Young Kim R-CA · Sep 18, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced
H.R. 5343

Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act

Rep. Blake D. Moore R-UT · Sep 17, 2025: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 3.

Introduced
H.R. 5434

988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi D-IL · Sep 17, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced
H.R. 4262

To reauthorize programs related to health professions education, and for other purposes.

Rep. Janice D. Schakowsky D-IL · Sep 10, 2025: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Introduced
H.R. 5269

RESULTS Act

Rep. Richard Hudson R-NC · Sep 10, 2025: 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. 4641

Keep Kids Covered Act

Rep. Kathy Castor D-FL · Jul 23, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced
H.R. 4731

Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025

Rep. Terri A. Sewell D-AL · Jul 23, 2025: 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
S. 2294

Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act

Sen. Susan M. Collins R-ME · Jul 15, 2025: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4370-4371)

Introduced
H.R. 4086

Autism Family Caregivers Act of 2025

Rep. Dave Min D-CA · Jun 23, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced
H.R. 3885

Community TEAMS Act of 2025

Rep. Carol D. Miller R-WV · Jun 10, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced
H.R. 3757

Pride In Mental Health Act of 2025

Rep. Sharice Davids D-KS · Jun 5, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced
H.R. 3277

Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act

Rep. Neal P. Dunn R-FL · May 8, 2025: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and 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. 3069

Medicare for All Act

Rep. Pramila Jayapal D-WA · Apr 29, 2025: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Workforce, Rules, Oversight and Government Reform, Armed Services, and 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. 2902

SOAR Act of 2025

Rep. David G. Valadao R-CA · Apr 10, 2025: 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. 2678

Ellie’s Law

Rep. Brian K. Fitzpatrick R-PA · Apr 7, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced
H.R. 2381

SCREENS for Cancer Act of 2025

Rep. Joseph D. Morelle D-NY · Mar 26, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced
H.R. 2343

John W. Walsh Alpha-1 Home Infusion Act of 2025

Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar R-FL · Mar 25, 2025: 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