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HR7496Referred to Committee

Health Investment Zones Act of 2026

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-11
Introduced
0
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Josh Harder
Josh Harder
Democrat · CA · Representative
Votes with party: 93.8% (552 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/H001090

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (0)

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

No cosponsors on record. Bills can pass without cosponsors — this often means the sponsor introduced the bill alone, either because it's a messaging bill, a chairman's mark, or simply early in the legislative cycle.

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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-02-11

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

The bill would create special "health investment zones" in certain areas and likely offer tax breaks or incentives to encourage businesses and healthcare providers to invest in improving health services and infrastructure in those regions. This could help bring more doctors, hospitals, clinics, or medical facilities to underserved communities while giving companies tax advantages for participating. The proposal affects healthcare providers, businesses considering expansion, and residents in areas selected for these zones.

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.

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