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6/22/2026, 10:53 PM

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.

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9218

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate 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 profile image

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 profile image

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?