3.0.0 9488 2026-08-20T22:41:41Z 2026-08-20T22:41:41Z House H HR 2026-06-25 119 https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9488 [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 107 (Thursday, June 25, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. THANEDAR:H.R. 9488.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:This bill is enacted pursuant to the power granted toCongress under Clause 18 of Article I, Section 8 of theUnited States Constitution.[Page H4264]]]> hswm00 Ways and Means Committee House Standing Referred To 2026-06-25T14:05:10Z hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee House Standing Referred To 2026-06-25T14:05:05Z 2026-06-25 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hswm00 Ways and Means Committee 2026-06-25 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 2026-06-25 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2026-06-25 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress T000488 Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13] Shri Thanedar D MI 13 N Health Health 2026-07-13T17:19:48Z 00 2026-06-25 Introduced in House 2026-07-27T19:00:04Z Health Disparity Zones Act of 2026

This bill provides for the designation of Health Disparity Zones in certain geographic areas with documented and measurable health disparities. This designation, which expires 10 fiscal years after the bill's enactment, confers eligibility for certain grants, student loan repayment programs, and tax credits for those working to reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes in these zones.

Specifically, community-based nonprofits or local government agencies, in coalition with health care providers, social service organizations, and others, may apply to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the designation. The application must include a plan to reduce health disparities and achieve other outcomes.

In implementing the program, HHS must consult with, among others, the Department of Housing and Urban Development. When approving applications, HHS shall consider factors including geographic diversity and the commitment of supporting funds from the private sector. HHS (1) may award grants to organizations or agencies that applied for the designation to support activities aligned with their plans, and (2) must carry out a student loan repayment program for health care providers who agree to provide services in a Health Disparity Zone.

In addition, the bill establishes tax credits for employers that hire, and individuals who work as, Health Disparity Zone workers.

]]> Health Disparity Zones Act of 2026 Display Title 45 Health Disparity Zones Act of 2026 2026-07-07T05:08:21Z Short Title(s) as Introduced 101 Health Disparity Zones Act of 2026 2026-07-07T05:08:19Z Introduced in House IH Official Title as Introduced 6 To provide for the designation of areas as Health Disparity Zones to reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes in such areas, and for other purposes. 2026-07-07T05:03:42Z Introduced in House IH Introduced in House 2026-06-25T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-119hr9488ih/xml/BILLS-119hr9488ih.xml 2026-06-25 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. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.