Improve the safety and quality of patient care in hospitals and medical facilities.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with SAFER Health Act of 2026?
The SAFER Health Act of 2026, introduced as H.R. 9470, was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on June 24, 2026. The committee members must decide whether to hold a vote on the bill, but most legislation fails to receive a committee vote and expires without further action.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by SAFER Health Act of 2026 (H.R. 9470 (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. 459 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 459 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Sara Jacobs (D-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.