Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8867

PLAN Act of 2026

Long-Term Care: Public Education Campaign

May 15·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Next up: A house committee

The PLAN Act of 2026 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was sent to the House Committee on Education and Workforce and the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on May 14, 2026. Since that date, no further action has occurred, and the bill remains stalled in committee.

Legislative Progress

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Could go either way

This bill has support from both parties and does not require a large amount of new spending. It still faces the challenge of moving through several committees before it can be voted on.

Key Points

The bill creates a national program to teach Americans how to plan for long-term care before they retire. It aims to help people understand the risks of aging and the different types of care available, such as staying at home or moving to a nursing facility.
The government will use TV, radio, social media, and online tools to reach working-age adults and family caregivers. They will also partner with local agencies, doctors, and community leaders to share information about financial planning and available resources.
The campaign will focus on middle-income families who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but may not have enough savings to pay for long-term care. It will provide clear guides on insurance options, savings plans, and other government programs.
Health and Human Services must report to Congress every year on the campaign's progress. These reports will track how many people were reached and whether more Americans are taking steps to prepare for their future care needs.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

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May 15, 2026House

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

May 15, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

PLAN Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 8867

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Data Sources

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