119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jan 16, 2026
H.R. 7145In CommitteeHealth
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a definition of essential health system in statute and for other related purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Trahan, Lori (D-MA)18 cosponsorsIntroduced Jan 16, 2026
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11 Democrats, 7 Republicans (of 18 shown).
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All 18 cosponsors
11 Democrats · 7 Republicans
Democrats (11)
Carter, Troy A.LA-02
Veasey, Marc A.TX-33
Soto, DarrenFL-09
Pettersen, BrittanyCO-07
Torres, RitchieNY-15
Cleaver, EmanuelMO-05
Sewell, Terri A.AL-07
Kennedy, Timothy M.NY-26
Craig, AngieMN-02
McGovern, James P.MA-02
Vasquez, GabeNM-02
Republicans (7)
Valadao, David G.CA-22
Ciscomani, JuanAZ-06
Kiggans, Jennifer A.VA-02
Bilirakis, Gus M.FL-12
Wagner, AnnMO-02
Owens, BurgessUT-04
Balderson, TroyOH-12
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