House bill · H.R. 7145 (119th Congress)
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a definition of essential health system in statute and for other related purposes.
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: Lori Trahan (U.S. Representative, MA-3, Democratic)
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Summary
Would amend the Medicaid title of the Social Security Act to define "essential health system" in statute, covering non-federal government and nonprofit hospitals that meet specified thresholds for serving Medicaid and other low-income patients.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
House Committee on Energy and Commerce · U.S. House of Representatives
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Cosponsors
18
Cosponsors listed on Congress.gov, shown A to Z.
- Democratic11
- Republican7
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- Angie Craig
- Ann Wagner
- Brittany Pettersen
- Burgess Owens
- Darren Soto
- David G. Valadao
- Emanuel Cleaver
- Gabe Vasquez
- Gus M. Bilirakis
- James P. McGovern
- Jennifer A. Kiggans
- Juan Ciscomani
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Full history
- Jun 3, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- Jan 16, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
- Jan 16, 2026
In committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
U.S. House
- Jan 16, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
U.S. House of Representatives
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