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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Sponsor

Ami Bera
Ami Bera
Democrat · CA · Representative
Votes with party: 97.1% (596 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (9)

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-01-22

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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.

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