Congress·Reported·H.R. 8209

To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the school-based health centers grant program.

School Health Centers: Funding Extension

Apr 6·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Next up: A house committee

This bill is currently in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce after being approved by a subcommittee on May 20, 2026. The full committee must now vote on the bill before it can move to the House floor for further action. The bill is actively moving through the legislative process.

Legislative Progress

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Likely to pass

This bill has support from both parties and extends a program that helps children, which usually makes it easier to pass through Congress.

Key Points

This bill would renew federal funding for health clinics located inside schools. It sets aside $55 million every year from 2027 through 2031 to help these centers stay open and serve students.
School health centers provide medical care, mental health support, and dental services directly to students where they spend most of their day. This makes it much easier for children to get checkups or help when they feel sick without their parents having to miss work.
The program is especially important for students in low income areas or rural towns where doctors might be hard to find. By having a clinic at school, kids can get the care they need quickly so they can focus on learning.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

5 milestones9 actions

Jul 2, 2026House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 631.

The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.

Jul 2, 2026House

Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-726.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

May 21, 2026House

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

May 21, 2026House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

May 13, 2026House

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the school-based health centers grant program.

Bill NumberHR 8209

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 631.

Data Sources

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D: 2R: 3

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