A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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
The Prioritizing Primary Care Act of 2026 aims to amend title XI of the Social Security Act. It requires heads of Federal agencies that administer health care programs to submit annual reports to Congress regarding primary care spending. These reports must include the total dollar amount and the percentage of funds attributed to primary care. Additionally, the bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a working group. This group is tasked with studying how to prioritize primary care spending, increase provider accessibility, and improve service quality.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires annual reports to Congress regarding the total dollar amount and percentage of funds spent on primary care.
- Scored +3
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The bill directs a working group to specifically consider improving primary care for individuals in rural areas.
- Scored +3
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The bill establishes a working group to study how to increase the accessibility of primary care providers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency of Spending: Under Section 2(a), agency heads must report the total dollar amount and percentage of funds spent on primary care. This provides a clear look at how Federal health care funds are being used.
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Focus on Accessibility: Section 2(b)(1)(B) directs a working group to study how to increase the accessibility of primary care providers.
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Improved Service Quality and Availability: Section 2(b)(1)(C) tasks the working group with finding ways to improve the availability and quality of primary care services, specifically mentioning individuals in rural and medically underserved areas.
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Collaborative Decision Making: Section 2(b)(4) requires the working group to solicit input from various entities, including those that represent patients and health care professionals, ensuring diverse perspectives are considered.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
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 people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill directs a working group to specifically consider improving primary care for individuals in rural areas. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill aims to improve the quality and accessibility of primary care services for those in underserved areas.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill establishes a working group to study how to increase the accessibility of primary care providers. Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes? — The bill directs a study to prioritize primary care spending within Federal health care programs like Medicaid.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires annual reports to Congress regarding the total dollar amount and percentage of funds spent on primary care.
- 5/12/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Ami BeraDemocrat · California
Joe CourtneyDemocrat · Connecticut
Jennifer KiggansRepublican · Virginia