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Summary of Bill HR 9218
This bill, H.R. 9218 of the 119th Congress, introduced on June 9, 2026, aims to mandate local educational agencies receiving specific Federal funds to ensure that students in grades 9 through 12 undergo an electrocardiogram and an echocardiogram before engaging in their first athletic contest.
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Current Status of Bill HR 9218
Bill HR 9218 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 9, 2026. Bill HR 9218 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 9, 2026. Bill HR 9218's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of June 9, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9218
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9218
Primary Policy Focus
EducationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9218
To direct local educational agencies that receive certain Federal funds to require students in grades 9 through 12 to receive an electrocardiogram and an echocardiogram prior to participating in an athletic contest for the first time, and for other purposes.
To direct local educational agencies that receive certain Federal funds to require students in grades 9 through 12 to receive an electrocardiogram and an echocardiogram prior to participating in an athletic contest for the first time, and for other purposes.
Comments

Hugh Shepherd
1,016
1 month ago
I just can't believe this bill, it's like, seriously? How is this even a thing? I mean, come on, it's just not right. I really hope something changes with it, because it's just not fair. #frustrated

Alexandra Kay
947
1 month ago
Why do they want to make kids get those tests before playing sports? Is it really necessary? What will it do to me?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 9218
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