Introduced
H. R. 7198
Introduced in House · February 11, 2026January 22, 2026
Mr. Bera (for himself, Mr. Bacon, Mr. Peters, and Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
A BILL
To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the designation of general surgery shortage areas, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. Short title.
This Act may be cited as the “Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2026”.