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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
25
last 12 weeks
Active states
4
jurisdictions with bills
Most active
United States
15 bills
Stance split
24 for 1 against
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Showing 1–10 of 24 bills

Bills supporting healthcare

in committee · United States · House Sep 15, 2026

HR 10398: CHC REBASE Act of 2026

The CHC REBASE Act of 2026 amends the Medicare program to adjust payment rates for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) so that they cover 100 percent of estimated reasonable costs by 2028, effectively removing previous financial caps on these services. To support this change, the bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to convene a working group with stakeholders from health centers, physicians, and CMS to review payment methodologies and recommend further modifications. Additionally, the legislation ensures that telehealth services provided by FQHCs and rural health clinics are paid at standard rates starting in 2027, treating associated costs as allowable expenses. The bill also mandates new guidance for Medicare Advantage plans to streamline "wraparound" payments to FQHCs and requires a Government Accountability Office report on how well these centers are included in insurance provider networks for underserved populations.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill directly supports healthcare by increasing Medicare payment rates for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) to cover 100% of costs, removing financial caps, and establishing a working group to improve payment methodologies.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Medicare Primary Care Telehealth
Michael A. Rulli (R) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10440: REACH Act

The REACH Act creates a new $10,000 annual tax credit for eligible rural health care providers who work at least 900 hours in a rural area. This benefit applies to primary care practitioners, mental health professionals, nurses, and medical residents participating in approved training programs. The credit is subject to an income limit, reducing the amount by $1 for every dollar of adjusted gross income over $170,000 until it reaches zero. These provisions are set to take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026, and will expire for years beginning after December 31, 2033.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill creates a new $10,000 annual tax credit for rural health care providers, which directly impacts taxation and government spending by reducing tax revenue and incentivizing a specific workforce.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe REACH Act provides a significant tax credit to rural healthcare providers, including primary care practitioners and mental health professionals. This directly supports and strengthens healthcare access and services in rural areas.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Tax Credits Mental Health Primary Care Tags Rural Communities
Pat Harrigan (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10414: Community Health Worker Access Act

The Community Health Worker Access Act would add community health services to Medicare Part B starting in 2027, allowing beneficiaries to receive these services without paying a deductible and with costs covered at 100 percent of the lesser of the actual charge or a government-set fee schedule. The bill defines eligible services as preventive care and support for social determinants of health, such as transportation assistance, case management, and culturally specific outreach, provided by qualified community health agencies under the supervision of licensed medical providers. Additionally, it gives states an optional pathway to cover similar services through Medicaid, offering a 6 percentage point increase in federal matching funds to help offset state costs for these workforce-supported programs.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill expands Medicare Part B to include community health services, improving access to preventive care and support for social determinants of health for beneficiaries, aligning with indicators for supporting healthcare.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill explicitly mentions 'transportation assistance' as an eligible service under Medicare Part B, indicating it would fund and support transportation related to health access.65% confidence
Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare Primary Care
Alma S. Adams (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · House Sep 17, 2026

HRES 1558: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that, to maintain the health care safety net, Federally Qualified Health Centers should continue to operate under their longstanding single patient definition for delivery of all services, including prescription drugs.

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' view that Federally Qualified Health Centers should maintain a single, unified definition for all patients rather than adopting separate definitions for different types of medical services. The bill argues that this consistent approach is essential to keep administrative costs low and ensure that approximately 32 million underserved Americans have access to comprehensive care, including prescription drugs purchased through the 340B Drug Pricing Program. By opposing service-specific patient definitions, the resolution aims to prevent restrictions that could force health centers to deny patients access to the full range of available health care services.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill explicitly supports maintaining Federally Qualified Health Centers and ensuring access to care for 32 million underserved Americans.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs Primary Care
Jack Bergman (R) · 1 co-sponsor
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.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs HHS to create a competitive grant program funding food insecurity screening and nutrition services at health centers.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill funds grants for health centers to address food insecurity and nutrition, directly strengthening healthcare services and patient access.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Medicaid Primary Care
Joseph D. Morelle (D)
in committee · United States · House Sep 3, 2026

HR 10274: Partnerships for Better Health Act

The Partnerships for Better Health Act directs the Secretaries of Health and Human Services and Agriculture to establish a grant program that funds local coalitions to integrate chronic disease prevention, management, and social support services. Eligible lead entities, such as community health centers, nonprofit hospitals, and food banks, must partner with clinical, nutritional, and public health organizations to deliver coordinated care, nutrition education, and "Food is Medicine" programs. Grant priority is given to communities facing high chronic disease prevalence, food insecurity, or persistent poverty, while recipients are required to serve populations with incomes at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty line. The bill authorizes $15 million annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 and mandates that grantees use evidence-based models and report on specific health, social, and utilization outcomes.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill funds local coalitions to integrate chronic disease prevention and social support services, directly advancing healthcare access and public health initiatives.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Primary Care Public Health
Josh Harder (D)
in committee · Michigan · House Sep 1, 2026

HB 6293: Health: other; program to increase recruitment, placement, and retention of nurses in certain areas of this state; establish. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding pt. 27A.

Michigan House Bill 6293 establishes the MiNURSES program within the state health department to increase the recruitment, placement, and retention of primary care nurses in rural and urban underserved areas. The bill provides financial assistance for nursing education loans or scholarships to nurses who agree to a two-year service obligation working full-time in designated underserved locations. Payments are made as lump sums at the end of each year of service, funded by a new state treasury account that can receive money from various sources. An advisory commission is created to make recommendations on program operations, and the department must publish an annual report detailing the program's cost-effectiveness, successes, and challenges.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill funds nursing education and mandates placement in underserved areas to improve healthcare access and workforce retention.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Primary Care
Morgan Foreman (D) · 22 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House Sep 1, 2026

HB 6289: Health: other; primary care access, improvement, and transformation commission; establish. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6288'26

HB 6289 establishes the Primary Care Access, Improvement, and Transformation Commission within Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services to advise on strategies for expanding access to affordable primary care. The commission will consist of 21 members appointed by the governor from lists provided by various medical, nursing, hospital, and advocacy organizations, representing a broad range of stakeholders including physicians, community health workers, insurers, and patients. Its key duties include recommending ways to increase state spending on primary care by at least 12%, analyzing other states' models and federal innovation programs, and publishing an annual report on workforce trends, payer spending, and the impact of artificial intelligence. The bill also requires the commission to hold regional meetings for public feedback and mandates a review of its continued necessity after eight years, with the act itself expiring ten years after it takes effect.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a commission specifically to advise on strategies for expanding access to affordable primary care, directly advancing healthcare access.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Hospitals Primary Care
Matt Longjohn (D) · 21 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House Sep 1, 2026

HB 6292: Health occupations: physicians; Michigan doctors in underserved, rural, and systemic equity settings (MIDOCS) program; establish. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding pt. 27B.

Michigan House Bill 6292 establishes the Michigan Doctors in Underserved, Rural, and Systemic Equity Settings (MiDOCS) program within the state's Department of Health to address physician shortages in underserved communities. The bill requires the department to partner with medical schools to create at least one new primary care residency slot per school and to recruit physicians for these areas. In exchange for a two-year full-time service obligation in an assigned underserved community, the program provides participating physicians with loan repayment assistance paid annually upon completion of their service. Additionally, the legislation creates a dedicated state fund to finance the program and establishes an advisory commission composed of health sector representatives to guide its implementation and oversight.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates medical schools create new primary care residency slots to address physician shortages in underserved areas.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a program to recruit physicians for underserved areas and creates residency slots, directly improving healthcare access in rural communities.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Primary Care
Jaz Martus (D) · 19 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House Sep 1, 2026

HB 6295: Health: other; grant program for promoting health professions in primary care to students in this state; establish. Amends 1978 PA 268 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding pt. 27C.

Michigan House Bill 6295 creates a state grant program to help medical, nursing, and other health professions schools promote primary care careers to middle school and high school students. The Department of Health and Human Services would administer the program by awarding grants to eligible educational institutions that agree to conduct outreach activities targeting these younger student groups. A dedicated fund within the state treasury would support the grants, with money carried over from year to year rather than expiring. The department is also required to publish an annual public report detailing the program's cost-effectiveness, successes, challenges, and recommendations for future changes.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes a state grant program and dedicated fund to support health education outreach, representing a new allocation of public funds.65% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill funds grants for schools to conduct outreach promoting primary care careers to middle and high school students, enhancing educational programming.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a grant program to promote health professions in primary care, directly supporting the healthcare workforce pipeline.95% confidence
Sub-Topics K-12 Education Primary Care
Kimberly Edwards (D) · 21 co-sponsors
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