Brendan Boyle (D-PA)
Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act of 2026
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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. 9542 is known as the ``Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act of 2026''. It was introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. Boyle of Pennsylvania on June 30, 2026. The bill was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the Committee on Ways and Means. Its main purpose is to repeal the Medicaid-related portions of an earlier law. Specifically, it repeals chapter 1 of subtitle B of title VII of Public Law 119-21. It also restores or revives any law amended by that chapter as if it had never been enacted.
Yes· 3 of 16
- Scored +7
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Low-income households benefit significantly from the restoration and protection of Medicaid program provisions.
- Scored +7
Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes?
The bill repeals prior cuts or changes to Medicaid by repealing specific portions of Public Law 119-21, thereby restoring prior Medicaid laws and benefits.
- Scored +6
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
Individuals with disabilities receive vital protections and continued care through the restoration of Medicaid laws.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2 repeals the Medicaid-related portions of Public Law 119-21 and restores any law amended by that chapter as if it had never been enacted, which could benefit individuals by undoing previous changes to Medicaid laws.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific details identifying potential negative impacts, consequences, or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Low-income households benefit significantly from the restoration and protection of Medicaid program provisions. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Individuals with disabilities receive vital protections and continued care through the restoration of Medicaid laws. Would children be better off under this? — Restoring Medicaid provisions ensures continued healthcare coverage and services for eligible children. Would retired people be better off under this? — Retirees who utilize Medicaid for long-term care needs benefit directly from the repeal of previous restrictions. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Seniors relying on Medicaid for long-term care and health services benefit from the repeal of cuts. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Minority communities, which often experience higher rates of Medicaid enrollment, benefit from the preservation of healthcare access. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Hispanic Americans who disproportionately benefit from Medicaid access see positive protections under this repeal bill. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Native Americans relying on public healthcare programs benefit from the protection and restoration of Medicaid provisions. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Rural residents relying on Medicaid for community health services benefit from the reversal of program cuts. Would women be better off under this? — Women, who make up a large portion of Medicaid beneficiaries, benefit from the protection of healthcare services. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Young adults who rely on Medicaid benefit from the reversal of restrictive program changes. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Middle-aged individuals covered by Medicaid maintain their benefits under the restored rules.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes? — The bill repeals prior cuts or changes to Medicaid by repealing specific portions of Public Law 119-21, thereby restoring prior Medicaid laws and benefits. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — By rolling back previous Medicaid restrictions, the legislation helps protect and restore healthcare access for vulnerable populations.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — Restoring previous Medicaid laws benefits many individuals with disabilities who rely on Medicaid services. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Maintaining and restoring robust Medicaid programs aids low-income households and contributes to poverty reduction efforts.
- 6/30/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
- Introduced in House
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