To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a definition of essential health system in statute and for other related purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 7145

119th Congress

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a definition of essential health system in statute and for other related purposes.

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Introduced:Jan 16, 2026

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Summary

This bill would create an official definition of "essential health system" in federal Medicaid law. It aims to establish clear standards for what qualifies as an essential health system under the Social Security Act's Medicaid provisions.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced1/16/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a definition of essential health system in statute and for other related purposes.

This bill would create an official definition of "essential health system" in federal Medicaid law. It aims to establish clear standards for what qualifies as an essential health system under the Social Security Act's Medicaid provisions.

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This bill would create an official definition of "essential health system" in federal Medicaid law. It aims to establish clear standards for what qualifies as an essential health system under the Social Security Act's Medicaid provisions.

Bill Number: 7145
Introduced: 1/16/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Title: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a definition of essential health system in statute and for other related purposes.
Bill Number: 7145
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced: 1/16/2026
Summary: This bill would create an official definition of "essential health system" in federal Medicaid law. It aims to establish clear standards for what qualifies as an essential health system under the Social Security Act's Medicaid provisions.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would create an official definition of "essential health system" in federal Medicaid law. It aims to establish clear standards for what qualifies as an essential health system under the Social Security Act's Medicaid provisions.

Last updated: 3/1/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill would add a formal definition of "essential health system" to Title XIX of the Social Security Act, which governs the Medicaid program.
Currently, there is no statutory definition of essential health system in federal Medicaid law.
The bill would establish clear criteria for identifying which health systems are considered essential under Medicaid.
The legislation has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect state Medicaid programs, healthcare providers, and the millions of Americans who receive healthcare through Medicaid. By establishing a clear definition, it could influence how federal Medicaid funding is distributed and which healthcare facilities or systems receive special designation or support as essential providers.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

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federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7145, 119th Congress (2026). "To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a definition of essential health system in statute and for other related purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7145

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