Health Over Wealth Act
To amend the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enforce certain requirements with respect to for-profit corporations that own health care systems, and for other purposes.
This bill, HB9910, proposes changes to the Public Health Service Act. It aims to make sure the Secretary of Health and Human Services enforces certain rules for for-profit corporations that own health care systems. This could affect hospitals and clinics owned by these corporations by ensuring they follow specific health care regulations. The bill was introduced on July 23, 2026, and it has been referred to multiple committees for further consideration.
The sponsors of this bill are Pramila Jayapal, the primary sponsor, and Yvette Clarke and Christopher Deluzio, who are co-sponsors. This bill is still in its early stages, having just been introduced and referred to committees for more detailed review. It has not yet been scheduled for a committee hearing or any further action.
The key actions so far include its introduction in the House and its referral to several committees, including Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, Ways and Means, and the Judiciary. These committees will review the bill's provisions and may propose amendments before it moves forward in the legislative process.
