H.R.9488

Health Disparity Zones Act of 2026

Introduced·6/25/26

Health Disparity Zones Act of 2026 aims to reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes in designated areas.

The Health Disparity Zones Act of 2026 seeks to address health disparities and improve health outcomes in specific areas by designating them as Health Disparity Zones. The bill mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to designate these zones based on applications from community-based organizations. These zones must demonstrate measurable health disparities and poor health outcomes, such as lower life expectancy and higher rates of participation in the special supplemental nutrition program.

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Energy And Commerce Committee
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History

Jun 25

House

Introduced in House

Jun 25

House

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.