Bill119th CongressFiled May 14, 2026Health
H.R. 8840
Fair Care Act of 2026
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What it does
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What just happenedMay 14, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Workforce, the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Rules, the Budget, Armed Services, and House Administration, 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.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4](R-AR)Sponsor