Improve health outcomes and reduce disparities for underserved communities through targeted investments and policy changes.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with HEAL Act?
The HEAL Act, introduced as H.R. 5277, has been in the Subcommittee on Health since September 21, 2025. The subcommittee members must act next to hold a vote, but the bill faces the common challenge that most legislation dies from committee inaction rather than a formal vote. No action has occurred on this bill since September 21, 2025, and historical data shows that the vast majority of bills never advance past this stage.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by HEAL Act (H.R. 5277 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
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. 6551 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 6551 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Michael Lawler (R-NY)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.