Health Information Privacy Reform Act

Summary

This bill would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish privacy, security, and breach notification standards for health information held by entities not covered by existing HIPAA regulations.

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Where it stands

Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions · U.S. Senate

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Full history

1. Aug 4, 2026

   Reported out of committee

   Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

2. Aug 4, 2026

   Reported out of committee

   Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

3. Aug 4, 2026

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 538.

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 538.

   U.S. Senate

4. Jul 30, 2026

   Reported out of committee

   Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

5. Jul 30, 2026

   Reported out of committee

   Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

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