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HR7198Referred to Committee

Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2026

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-22
Introduced
9
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Ami Bera
Ami Bera
Democrat · CA · Representative
Votes with party: 97.0% (642 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/B001287

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (9)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Don Bacon (R-NE-2)Original· 2026-01-22
  • John Joyce (R-PA-13)Original· 2026-01-22
  • Scott H. Peters (D-CA-50)Original· 2026-01-22
  • Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)· 2026-03-25
  • Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA-2)· 2026-03-25
  • Sharice Davids (D-KS-3)· 2026-03-25
  • Shri Thanedar (D-MI-13)· 2026-04-23

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-01-22

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2026-01-22

Previously

  • Energy and Commerce CommitteeReferred To · 2026-01-22

Plain-English Summary

This bill aims to improve access to general surgery services across the country, likely by addressing shortages of surgeons in rural and underserved areas and removing barriers that prevent patients from getting needed surgical care. The legislation would affect patients who need surgery, hospitals and surgical centers that provide these services, and potentially insurance companies and healthcare providers. The specific measures could include funding for surgical training programs, incentives to attract surgeons to underserved regions, or changes to insurance coverage and reimbursement policies.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Health
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