HR 7198
Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2026
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 1:49 AM
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Bill overview
The Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2026 aims to improve access to general surgery care, particularly in underserved areas. It directs the Department of Health and Human Services to study whether current shortage designations accurately reflect the need for general surgeons and to explore alternative methods for identifying shortage areas. The bill also seeks to establish a formal process for designating general surgery shortage areas across the United States, ensuring ongoing review and potential adjustments based on data and stakeholder input.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
Sanford D. Bishop
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