Improve oversight and quality standards for hospice care providers to protect patients and prevent fraud.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Hospice CARE Act of 2026?
The Hospice CARE Act of 2026 remains in the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Energy and Commerce as of June 16, 2026. Committee leaders must schedule a vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation fails to receive a hearing and dies in committee. This bill has seen no activity since March 16, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Hospice CARE Act of 2026 (H.R. 7966 (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. 9803 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 9803 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Linda Sánchez (D-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
