House Committee on Energy and Commerce

To provide funding for programs and activities under the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act.

This bill would allocate federal funding to support various programs created under the SUPPORT Act, which focuses on addressing the opioid crisis and substance abuse issues. The money would go toward treatment services, prevention efforts, and recovery support for individuals struggling with addiction, as well as programs helping communities affected by the opioid epidemic. The funding would impact patients seeking addiction treatment, healthcare providers, community organizations, and state and local governments working to combat drug abuse.

Protecting America’s Food Supply Act of 2026

The legislation would establish new federal standards and oversight mechanisms to strengthen the safety and security of the nation's food supply chain, from farms through processing facilities to grocery stores. It would likely require food producers and distributors to implement enhanced safety protocols, traceability systems, and security measures to prevent contamination and protect against intentional tampering. The bill would affect farmers, food manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and ultimately consumers who depend on a safe food system.

To restore competition in the meatpacking industry by reducing excessive concentration and market power and ultimately reduce prices for American consumers, and for other purposes.

The proposal aims to break up the dominance of a few large companies in the meatpacking industry by giving the government stronger tools to prevent excessive concentration and reduce their market power. By increasing competition among meatpacking companies, the bill is intended to lower meat prices for consumers and create fairer conditions for smaller competitors and farmers. The measure has been sent to multiple congressional committees for review, including those overseeing competition law, commerce, small business, and agriculture.

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage that provide benefits for sex-rejecting procedures to provide benefits for items and services to address the harms caused by sex-rejecting procedures and to restore healthy human form and functioning, to the greatest extent practicable.

This bill would require health insurance plans that cover certain medical procedures to also cover follow-up treatments aimed at reversing or addressing complications from those procedures. The requirement would apply to both group health plans offered by employers and individual insurance policies, affecting workers, patients, and insurance companies. The bill has been referred to three House committees for review.

Recognizing that equity, diversity, and inclusion in federally funded health research is necessary to enhance scientific excellence, and ensure equitable outcomes for patients in the United States.

The resolution expresses support for making equity, diversity, and inclusion a priority in health research that receives federal funding, with the goal of improving scientific quality and ensuring that medical advances benefit all patients fairly. It recognizes that diverse research teams and inclusive practices can lead to better health outcomes across different populations in the United States. The measure has been sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration.

To establish the Ratepayer Justice Fund and a Federal process to reimburse ratepayers and communities harmed by utility and utility executive misconduct, including corruption, and to hold accountable those responsible for such misconduct, and for other purposes.

The bill would create a federal fund to compensate utility customers and communities that have suffered financial losses or harm due to misconduct by electric, gas, or water companies and their executives, such as corruption or negligence. It would also establish a process to investigate these cases and hold responsible company leaders accountable for their actions. The proposal affects millions of utility customers across the country who pay for electricity, natural gas, and water services.

To establish requirements and guidelines for conversational AI services, and for other purposes.

The legislation would create rules and standards for companies that develop and use conversational AI systems like chatbots, requiring them to meet certain safety and transparency requirements. These rules would apply to AI companies and businesses using the technology, potentially affecting how they design and deploy these systems to protect users from harmful outputs and ensure companies are honest about how the AI works. The bill has been sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for review and discussion.

Protecting Patients from Automated Denials Act

The proposal would require Medicare Advantage insurance plans to follow specific rules when using artificial intelligence to deny coverage requests, ensuring the technology is used responsibly and transparently. This affects seniors enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans and the insurance companies that manage these plans, as they would need to meet new standards before an AI system can reject a patient's request for medical treatment. The goal is to prevent patients from being denied necessary care based on flawed or unexplainable AI decisions.

To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants for career support for a skilled, internationally educated health care workforce.

The federal government would provide grants to help internationally trained doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers get the credentials and support they need to work in the United States. This program aims to address healthcare worker shortages by making it easier for skilled foreign-trained professionals to enter the American healthcare system. The grants would cover things like licensing exams, credential verification, and job training programs.

To require transparency of ticket sales, prohibit withholding information on the number of tickets available to inflate prices, and for other purposes.

The proposal would require ticket sellers and venues to clearly show customers how many tickets are actually available for an event, preventing companies from artificially hiding inventory to make prices seem higher than they should be. It aims to give concert, sports, and entertainment fans better information when buying tickets so they can make smarter purchasing decisions and understand the true scarcity of available seats.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to prescribe safety standards for autocycles and related equipment, and for other purposes.

The proposal would establish federal safety standards for autocycles—three-wheeled vehicles that combine features of motorcycles and cars—and their equipment to ensure they meet consistent safety requirements across the country. This would affect manufacturers who build these vehicles and consumers who purchase them, as companies would need to comply with the new standards before selling autocycles. The legislation aims to clarify how autocycles should be regulated and what safety features they must include.

Drug Deal Disclosure Act

The government would be required to publicly release documents and communications about drug pricing agreements it has made with pharmaceutical manufacturers, including deals involving "most favored nation" pricing where the government pays the same price as other countries. This would give patients, lawmakers, and the public visibility into how the government negotiates drug prices and what deals it strikes behind closed doors. The measure affects pharmaceutical companies, federal health agencies, and anyone who buys or pays for prescription drugs.

Facial Recognition to Protect Children Act

Online gambling and betting platforms would be required to use facial recognition technology to verify that users are old enough to legally gamble, helping prevent minors from accessing these sites. The requirement would apply to all companies operating wagering or prediction market platforms, which are websites where people bet money on sports, elections, or other events. This measure aims to strengthen age verification protections beyond current methods like entering a birthdate.

Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025

The bill aims to help seniors get faster access to medical care by making changes to how Medicare works and how healthcare providers are paid. It likely addresses wait times for appointments and treatments that older Americans depend on, potentially by adjusting payment rules or removing barriers that slow down care delivery. The changes would primarily affect Medicare beneficiaries (people 65 and older) and the doctors and hospitals that serve them.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust the applicability of the income related monthly adjustment amount to premiums under part B of Medicare.

The proposal would change how Medicare Part B premiums are calculated for higher-income seniors, adjusting the rules about when wealthier beneficiaries have to pay extra charges on top of their regular premiums. Currently, Medicare uses income thresholds from two years prior to determine these surcharges, and this bill would modify that system in ways that could affect what seniors pay depending on their income level. The change would primarily impact higher-income Medicare beneficiaries and could alter how much they contribute to the program.

To improve the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of diagnosis in health care, and for other purposes.

The legislation aims to enhance how doctors diagnose diseases and medical conditions by improving diagnostic accuracy, reducing unnecessary tests, and ensuring patients receive appropriate care based on their actual health needs. It would affect healthcare providers, patients, and the healthcare system by establishing standards and practices that help doctors make better diagnostic decisions while potentially lowering costs from misdiagnosis or redundant testing.

Essential Caregivers Act of 2026

The proposal would require nursing homes, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities that receive Medicare and Medicaid funding to allow patients to have visits from a designated essential caregiver during specified times, even during emergencies or public health crises. This would ensure that patients have consistent access to a trusted family member or caregiver for support and assistance with their care. The change would affect millions of patients in these facilities across the country and could help improve patient outcomes and emotional well-being.

Health Care Price Certainty for All Americans Act

The legislation would require hospitals, insurance companies, and other healthcare providers to publicly disclose their prices for medical services and procedures so patients can compare costs before receiving care. By making healthcare pricing information transparent and accessible, the bill aims to help patients make more informed decisions about where to get treatment and potentially reduce overall healthcare spending. The proposal affects hospitals, insurers, healthcare providers, and patients seeking medical services.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide coverage under the Medicaid program for services provided by doulas, midwives, and lactation support providers, and for other purposes.

The proposal would expand Medicaid coverage to include services from doulas (birth coaches), midwives, and lactation consultants who help pregnant women and new mothers. This would allow low-income pregnant women and families covered by Medicaid to access these services without paying out of pocket, potentially improving access to maternal and infant health support during pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.

To protect the national security of the United States by strengthening review of foreign adversary investments in the general aviation sector, and for other purposes.

The proposal would give the government stronger authority to review and block investments in small aircraft companies and general aviation businesses if those investments come from foreign countries considered adversaries to the United States. This would help prevent potentially hostile nations from gaining access to aviation technology or infrastructure that could pose security risks. The measure affects aircraft manufacturers, aviation companies, and foreign investors interested in the U.S. aviation sector.