Health Investment Zones Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Feb 11, 2026
What it does
The Health Investment Zones Act of 2026 would designate certain underserved areas as Health Investment Zones to reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes through targeted federal support. Eligible areas must show documented health disparities such as low income, high SNAP participation, lower life expectancy, high low birth weight rates, or health professional shortage status. The bill provides tax credits for employers hiring qualified Health Investment Zone workers, authorizes grants for community-based organizations to implement health improvement plans, establishes a student loan repayment program for practitioners serving in these zones, and offers incentive payments for…
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