A Democratic bill with 27 Democratic cosponsors · See all 27 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026 aims to improve the health and well-being of minority individuals in the United States. The bill focuses on strengthening health data collection, expanding access to culturally and linguistically appropriate health services, and diversifying the health care workforce. It also includes provisions to reduce barriers to health care access, improve health outcomes for women, children, and families, and address high-impact minority diseases. Additionally, the legislation seeks to improve mental health services, address social determinants of health, and protect civil rights in health care.
Yes· 3 of 97
- Scored +10
Would children be better off under this?
The bill extensively benefits children through universal school meals, pediatric care, and trauma prevention.
- Scored +10
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill greatly benefits low-income households through Medicaid expansion, nutrition assistance, and poverty reduction.
- Scored +10
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
The bill specifically targets racial health disparities, maternal mortality, and civil rights for Black Americans.
The opposite· 3 of 11
- Scored -6
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill significantly increases government spending through new grant programs and appropriations.
- Scored -5
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill restricts immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations and expands healthcare for noncitizens.
- Scored -4
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?
The bill increases national spending and authorizations significantly across various health programs.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 1001 requires federally supported health programs to collect and report data disaggregated by race, ethnicity, sex, primary language, sexual orientation, disability status, gender identity, age, and socioeconomic status. This helps identify and address specific health disparities in communities.
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Section 2003 and Section 2007 ensure that health programs receiving Federal funds provide free and prompt language assistance services, including trained interpreters and translated documents, to individuals with limited English proficiency.
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Section 4003 removes citizenship and immigration barriers to ensure that children, pregnant persons, and lawfully present individuals can access necessary health care and nutrition assistance.
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Section 4106 establishes the Medicare Cost Assistance Program to help low-income beneficiaries pay for Medicare premiums, coinsurance, and deductibles, and expands access to low-income prescription drug subsidies.
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Section 4251 expands coverage of dental and oral health services under Medicare and Medicaid, helping to improve access to essential dental care for beneficiaries.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no explicit provisions within the text of the bill that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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? — The bill specifically targets racial health disparities, maternal mortality, and civil rights for Black Americans. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — The bill benefits Asian Americans through disaggregated data collection, language access, and targeted disease research. Would children be better off under this? — The bill extensively benefits children through universal school meals, pediatric care, and trauma prevention. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill greatly benefits Hispanic Americans through language access, Medicaid expansion, and culturally competent care. Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill removes immigration barriers to healthcare, nutrition assistance, and protects sensitive locations. Would LGBTQ people be better off under this? — The bill expands civil rights, data collection, and nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ individuals. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill greatly benefits low-income households through Medicaid expansion, nutrition assistance, and poverty reduction. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill significantly benefits Native Americans by strengthening Indian Health Service funding, data, and tribal programs. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill expands disability rights, accessibility, and specialized healthcare services. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill heavily invests in rural healthcare, critical access hospitals, telehealth, and workforce recruitment. Would students be better off under this? — The bill significantly benefits students through universal school meals, mental health services, and education grants. Would women be better off under this? — The bill comprehensively supports women through maternal health investments, reproductive rights, and maternity care. Would retired people be better off under this? — The bill benefits retirees through strengthened Medicare benefits, lower prescription costs, and elder care support. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill significantly benefits seniors by lowering Medicare premiums, expanding dental coverage, and increasing support. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill establishes offices of minority health in the VA and expands healthcare and benefits for veterans. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill benefits young adults through expanded healthcare access, reproductive rights, and education grants. Would farmers be better off under this? — The bill benefits farmers and agricultural workers through nutrition programs, local procurement, and heat protections. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — The bill benefits middle-aged adults through chronic disease prevention, screening, and healthcare affordability. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The bill benefits middle-class households through tax credits, lower healthcare costs, and improved education. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill benefits urban residents through safety net provider support, community health centers, and housing programs. Would men be better off under this? — The bill benefits men through targeted disease research, such as prostate and lung cancer programs, and healthcare access. Would union members be better off under this? — The bill supports union workers through labor standards, workplace health protections, and career support. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill supports small business owners and healthcare providers through grants, loans, and incentives. Would white Americans be better off under this? — The bill benefits white Americans, particularly low-income and rural populations, through general healthcare expansion. Would workers who earn tips be better off under this? — The bill generally improves economic security and health benefits for low-wage and tipped workers. Would high-income households be better off under this? — The bill has a neutral to minor negative impact on high-income households due to increased tobacco and excise taxes. Would billionaires be better off under this? — The bill has little direct effect on billionaires. Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this? — The bill has little direct effect on high-net-worth individuals. Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this? — The bill has little direct effect on ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Would gun owners be better off under this? — The bill increases restrictions and research funding related to gun violence and public health.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill comprehensively improves healthcare access for minority, rural, and underserved populations. Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The bill significantly improves mental health access through dedicated grants, workforce training, and coverage. Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes? — The bill substantially increases Medicaid funding, expands eligibility, and raises FMAP for various services. Does this put more money into medical research? — The bill substantially increases funding for medical and clinical research across multiple NIH institutes. Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths? — The bill enhances the response to the opioid crisis through targeted grants, workforce training, and counseling. Does this help veterans get medical care? — The bill establishes offices of minority health within the VA and improves veteran healthcare access. Does this strengthen the Affordable Care Act? — The bill strengthens the Affordable Care Act by expanding premium tax credits and removing barriers to coverage. Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65? — The bill increases Medicare funding and expands benefits such as dental, oral health, and low-income cost assistance. Does this lower the price of prescription medicines? — The bill lowers prescription drug costs by expanding low-income subsidies and Medicare Part D coverage. Does this make abortion easier to get? — The bill protects and expands access to reproductive and sexual health services, including abortion. Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak? — The bill improves pandemic preparedness through enhanced data collection, reporting, and equity measures. Does this lower what people pay for private health insurance? — The bill lowers private insurance premium costs through enhanced subsidies and coverage requirements. Does this lower what a hospital stay costs? — The bill reduces hospital financial strain by enhancing disproportionate share hospital payments and support.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The bill improves gender equality by addressing maternal health disparities and prohibiting sex discrimination. Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people? — The bill explicitly expands civil rights and nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ individuals. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill centers racial equity across all health programs, data collection, and civil rights enforcement. Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill expands rights and accessibility for individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Does this make housing cost less? — The bill improves affordable housing access through dedicated grant programs and social determinants of health initiatives. Does this make child care cost less? — The bill improves childcare affordability through targeted grants and support for working families. Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The bill removes various citizenship and immigration barriers to healthcare and nutrition programs. Is this likely to reduce homelessness? — The bill includes dedicated programs and funding to reduce homelessness and housing instability. Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns? — The bill reaffirms and expands CDC research authority regarding gun violence and public health. Does this change how police departments operate? — The bill mandates research on the health effects of law enforcement violence and establishes accountability measures. Does this shorten or soften prison sentences? — The bill improves conditions and protections for incarcerated individuals, particularly pregnant women. Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life? — The bill protects individual rights and educational freedoms regarding health and wellness. Does this strengthen Social Security? — The bill improves data collection and support mechanisms associated with Social Security and Medicare. Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion? — The bill protects the freedom of religious minorities within healthcare settings. Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice? — The bill protects voting access by limiting enforcement actions at polling places. Does this protect the right to vote? — The bill includes provisions designating polling places as protected sensitive locations. Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill restricts immigration enforcement actions at sensitive locations and expands healthcare for noncitizens. Does this protect the right to own guns? — The bill's emphasis on gun violence research and reporting is viewed negatively by gun rights advocates.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill improves consumer protection by prohibiting discrimination and unfair practices in health care. Does this raise the taxes companies pay? — The bill raises corporate taxes by increasing tobacco product excise tax rates. Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill increases job creation through substantial investments in the health workforce and grants. Does this raise taxes on the highest earners? — The bill raises taxes on high earners by increasing tobacco excise taxes and other revenue measures. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill improves small business support by expanding resources for community health and local providers. Does this cut taxes for middle-income families? — The bill cuts taxes for middle-income families through premium tax credit adjustments. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill improves economic growth by investing in community health infrastructure and workforce. Does this cut taxes for small businesses? — The bill reduces taxes for small businesses by providing targeted credits and support. Does this raise the lowest wage an employer may pay? — The bill indirectly supports better wages by establishing living wage standards for certain health workers. Does this cut the tax on profits from selling investments? — The bill includes provisions that indirectly reduce certain investment-related tax burdens. Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise? — The bill supports labor protections and provisions for certain health and care workers. Does this increase support for people who lose their jobs? — The bill marginally improves economic safety nets for specific vulnerable populations. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill significantly increases government spending through new grant programs and appropriations. Does this reduce what the federal government owes? — The bill increases national spending and authorizations significantly across various health programs. Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The bill creates numerous unbudgeted programs and mandatory spending initiatives. Is this likely to slow the rise in prices? — The bill's extensive spending authorizations may contribute slightly to inflationary pressures.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The bill strengthens due process and civil rights protections in healthcare and administrative proceedings. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill significantly improves government transparency through public data repositories and reporting mandates. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The bill enhances privacy rights, particularly regarding personal health data and immigration status. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands federal oversight and civil rights enforcement in healthcare. Does this make it easier to do business across state lines? — The bill facilitates interstate commerce in healthcare through telehealth and professional licensing standards. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The bill provides flexibility and grants for states to design local health equity and Medicaid programs. Does this make elections run better? — The bill protects polling places as sensitive locations and improves election-related health access. Does this limit the influence of paid lobbyists? — The bill increases transparency and accountability within federal health agencies. Does this limit or expose the money behind campaigns? — The bill has minimal direct impact on campaign finance laws.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into public schools? — The bill significantly increases funding for public schools, school meals, and student health programs. Does this make college cost less? — The bill makes college more affordable through targeted scholarships, loan forgiveness, and grants. Does this reduce what student borrowers owe or repay? — The bill reduces student loan burdens for health professionals and researchers through forgiveness programs. Does this put more rules on large technology companies? — The bill puts rules on health IT and AI algorithms to prevent discriminatory bias. Does this make it easier to use public money at a school other than the local one? — The bill supports diverse educational programming and community school development.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill restores and enhances environmental protections, public health restoration, and anti-pollution efforts. Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — The bill improves disaster relief and FEMA coordination during public health emergencies. Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — The bill supports the protection and management of public lands and environmental health. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — The bill includes environmental justice mapping and programs addressing climate change risks. Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The bill improves transportation access to health services for underserved communities. Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — The bill supports sustainable community infrastructure and energy-efficient building standards. Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — The bill supports community infrastructure development and transportation access to healthcare. Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced? — The bill increases regulatory scrutiny on environmental and fossil fuel impacts in vulnerable areas. Is this likely to lower the price at the pump? — The bill's environmental regulations and tobacco taxes may slightly impact consumer costs.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this send more money or help to other countries? — The bill increases foreign assistance to combat global health crises like tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS. Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill improves health IT and data infrastructure security standards. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill strengthens international cooperation on global health and disease reduction. Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — The bill favors cooperative international health initiatives and foreign aid. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The bill includes minor provisions affecting international health and pharmaceutical standards. Does this put more money into stopping terrorism? — The bill provides incidental support for public health emergency and security preparedness. Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country? — The bill increases the collection of demographic and health data by federal agencies. Does this reduce what is spent on the military? — The bill reallocates some administrative priorities but maintains overall defense capabilities.
- 11/5/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/29/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 7/22/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Agriculture, Oversight and Government Reform, Education and Workforce, the Judiciary, the Budget, Veterans' Affairs, Natural Resources, Armed Services, Homeland Security, Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Foreign 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.
- 26 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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