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Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2026

2/18/2026, 7:33 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7198

The bill "To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the designation of general surgery shortage areas, and for other purposes" (H.R. 7198) was introduced in the 119th Congress on January 22, 2026. The bill aims to address the shortage of general surgeons by amending the Public Health Service Act. Specific provisions and directives within the bill are not outlined in the provided context.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7198

Bill HR 7198 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 22, 2026. Bill HR 7198 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 22, 2026.  Bill HR 7198's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of January 22, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7198

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7198

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7198

To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the designation of general surgery shortage areas, and for other purposes.
To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the designation of general surgery shortage areas, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7198

Ami Bera
Ami Bera
CaliforniaDemocrat
Scott H. Peters
Scott H. Peters
CaliforniaDemocrat
John Joyce
John Joyce
PennsylvaniaRepublican
Don Bacon
Don Bacon
NebraskaRepublican

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