Improve the security and privacy of personal health information stored in electronic medical records.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Health DATA Act of 2026?
The Health DATA Act of 2026 remains in the House Committee on Education and Workforce as of June 24, 2026. The committee members must hold a vote to advance the bill, but most legislation fails because committees do not take action. This bill follows a similar proposal from October 31, 2023, that did not pass before the session ended.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Health DATA Act of 2026 (H.R. 9486 (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. 4527 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 4527 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Mark Takano (D-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.