Congress·In Committee·H.R. 9525

Federal Bureau of Prisons Medical Care Act of 2026

Federal Prisons: Ending Medical Co-pays for Inmates

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This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary. It is actively moving through the system, but no further hearings or votes have been scheduled yet. There is no companion bill listed for this legislation at this time.

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Unlikely to pass

This bill was introduced by a single representative and faces a difficult path without broad bipartisan support for expanding prisoner benefits.

How we got here

This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.

Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 8948 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8948 (118th) →

Key Points

This bill would stop the government from charging federal prisoners a fee for most medical visits. Currently, inmates often have to pay a small co-pay out of their personal accounts when they see a doctor or nurse for health issues.
Under the new rules, the only time a fee could be charged is if a prisoner is injured by another person. In those cases, the person who caused the injury would have to pay the medical fee instead of the victim or the government.
The goal is to make sure prisoners can get the medical help they need without worrying about whether they can afford it. Many inmates have very little money, and even small fees can keep them from seeking care for serious health issues.
This change would apply to all facilities run by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. It aims to improve overall health and safety within the prison system by removing financial barriers to healthcare.

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Milestones

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Jun 29, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Jun 29, 2026

Introduced in House

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Jun 29, 2026

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E633-634)

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Federal Bureau of Prisons Medical Care Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 9525

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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