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SEPSIS Act

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

US HR 7116 · House Bill · 119th Congress

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Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
8
Latest action
Jan 15, 2026

What it does

The SEPSIS Act would establish a sepsis team within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to lead education campaigns, improve data collection on pediatric sepsis, coordinate with other federal agencies on sepsis quality measures and data systems, and develop outcome measures for sepsis prevention and treatment. It would also create a voluntary honor roll program to recognize hospitals with effective sepsis programs and authorize $20 million annually from 2026 through 2030 to support these efforts. The bill aims to reduce sepsis incidence and mortality by promoting early detection, better treatment, and improved interagency coordination, particularly given that most sepsis cases…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Jan 15, 2026

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Jan 15, 2026

  3. Floor (Not started)

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