HR7790Referred to Committee

Medical Records Access Fairness Act of 2026

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-03-04
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Bill Foster
Bill Foster
Democrat · IL · Representative
Votes with party: 97.7% (604 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (1)

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-03-04

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would make it easier for patients to get copies of their medical records from doctors and hospitals, likely by setting clearer rules about how quickly providers must respond to requests and what fees they can charge. The law would apply to healthcare facilities across the country and aims to give patients more control over their own health information. It could also reduce delays that currently frustrate patients trying to access their records for second opinions, insurance claims, or personal health tracking.

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