A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
H.R. 10810 establishes the National Patient Safety Board within the Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The independent board is tasked with preventing and reducing patient safety events by studying causes and formulating preventive recommendations. The Board is composed of five members appointed by the President for five-year terms. The legislation sets up divisions for research and development, studies, and administration to support the Board's data analysis and reporting duties. It also includes nonpunitive restrictions stating that Board reports cannot be used as evidence of liability in civil actions for damages.
Yes· 3 of 27
- Scored +6
Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak?
The bill allows the Study Division to establish special boards of inquiry for novel infections and emerging pandemics to provide independent recommendations on national preparedness.
- Scored +6
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The legislation requires public reporting of study findings, annual reports to Congress, and transparent tracking of patient safety measures.
- Scored +5
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
Seniors frequently utilize healthcare facilities and stand to benefit significantly from enhanced patient safety monitoring and reduced safety events.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(b)(1) outlines that the Board will support Federal departments in monitoring patient safety events and formulate solutions to prevent them, which could lead to safer healthcare environments for individuals and families.
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Section 2(g)(3) requires the creation of the Patient Safety Reporting System website or system, allowing patients, providers, and nonclinical staff to report patient safety events anonymously or otherwise and receive a response, giving everyday people a direct channel to voice safety concerns.
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Section 2(g)(5)(B) requires the Director of the Patient Safety Research and Development Division to analyze data by race, ethnicity, gender, facility, age, social factors, and location, which can help identify and address healthcare disparities among different demographic groups.
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Section 2(k) provides protections for employees by treating cooperation with the Board as an activity for which an employee cannot be discharged or discriminated against, shielding workers who speak up about safety.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 2(j)(1)(A) establishes that any report or publication of the Board shall not be admissible as evidence of individual or organizational liability in a civil action for damages, which could potentially limit the ability of injured patients or their families to use official findings in court against negligent parties.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Mandatory data analysis by race and ethnicity helps uncover and target safety disparities affecting African American patients. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Mandatory data analysis by race and ethnicity helps uncover and target safety disparities affecting Hispanic American patients. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The inclusion of the Indian Health Service and demographic data analysis helps address safety disparities affecting Native American populations. Would retired people be better off under this? — Retirees who use healthcare services frequently will benefit from broader initiatives to reduce patient safety events. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Seniors frequently utilize healthcare facilities and stand to benefit significantly from enhanced patient safety monitoring and reduced safety events. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The Department of Veterans Affairs is explicitly integrated into the Health Care Safety Team to improve patient safety outcomes for veterans. Would women be better off under this? — Mandatory data analysis by gender helps identify and address specific safety issues and disparities affecting women in healthcare. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — Targeted demographic data analysis helps address safety disparities affecting Asian American patients. Would children be better off under this? — Safer healthcare environments and reduced medical errors benefit pediatric patients and children receiving medical care. Would immigrants be better off under this? — Systemic safety improvements and anonymous reporting options help protect vulnerable immigrant populations utilizing healthcare facilities. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Disparity tracking by social factors and income-agnostic safety reporting helps protect low-income individuals who may face healthcare inequities. Would men be better off under this? — General improvements to medical safety standards benefit male patients. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Improved patient safety standards help middle-aged individuals avoid preventable medical errors. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — General improvements to healthcare safety systems benefit middle-class households interacting with the medical system. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Enhanced patient safety event monitoring and reporting help protect individuals with disabilities who may be vulnerable in healthcare settings. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Systemic tracking of geographic disparities helps ensure rural healthcare facilities and residents benefit from safety solutions. Would union members be better off under this? — Organized labor representing healthcare providers is explicitly included in the Health Care Safety Team membership. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Urban healthcare settings and residents benefit from comprehensive patient safety studies and tracking. Would white Americans be better off under this? — General improvements in patient safety benefit white Americans across healthcare settings. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Improved patient safety protocols benefit young adults in healthcare settings.
- Healthcare
- Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak? — The bill allows the Study Division to establish special boards of inquiry for novel infections and emerging pandemics to provide independent recommendations on national preparedness. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — Establishing the National Patient Safety Board and patient safety reporting systems helps foster safer healthcare environments and reduces preventable medical errors. Does this help veterans get medical care? — The bill involves the Department of Veterans Affairs in the National Patient Safety Board initiatives to improve medical care safety for veterans.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The legislation requires public reporting of study findings, annual reports to Congress, and transparent tracking of patient safety measures. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill creates a new federal board within the Department of Health and Human Services to oversee and study patient safety events nationwide.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The legislation requires analyzing patient-level data by race and ethnicity to identify and address healthcare disparities among different demographic groups. Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The legislation requires analyzing patient-level data by gender to help identify and address healthcare disparities.
- 10/15/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Yvette ClarkeDemocrat · New York