Expand access to home and community based services for seniors and people with disabilities.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with HCBS Access Act?
The HCBS Access Act, introduced as H.R. 8540 on April 27, 2026, remains in four House committees without any action. House committee members must review the bill before it can proceed, but the binding constraint is that most bills never receive a committee vote. History shows that committee inaction is the standard way most legislation ends.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by HCBS Access Act (H.R. 8540 (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. 1493 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 1493 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Debbie Dingell (D-MI)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.