Require parents to provide health insurance coverage for their children as part of divorce settlements.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Ensuring Child Health Coverage Compensation in Divorce Act of 2026?
The bill H.R. 8164 has remained in three House committees since March 29, 2026. Committee members must hold a vote to move the proposal forward, but most bills fail to receive this action and expire without a vote. This effort has seen no progress for three months.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Ensuring Child Health Coverage Compensation in Divorce Act of 2026 (H.R. 8164 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 9352 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 9352 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Eleanor Norton (D-DC)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.