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To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a definition of essential health system in statute and for other related purposes.

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 7145 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage: In committee
Started in: House
Sponsors: +20
Latest action: Jan 16, 2026

What it does

This bill would amend the Social Security Act to create a statutory definition of an "essential health system" and require the creation of an annual index to track these hospitals.

AI summary · The lawmakers haven’t published an official summary of this bill yet, so 52 wrote this one from the bill’s text.

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Where it stands

Introduced (Done)
Jan 16, 2026
Committee (Current step)
In committee · Jan 16, 2026
Floor (Not started)
Law (Not started)

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While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.

Who sits in the seats that vote on itA roster is not a certified tally, and a filing is not a place on the ballot.
Who funds the people decidingA receipt is not backing. A contribution does not establish a policy motive.
Who is paid to be heardNaming an institution is the filer's account, not a record of any meeting.

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To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a definition of essential health system in statute and for other related purposes. | 52