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Federal Bureau of Prisons Medical Care Act of 2026

7/9/2026, 10:52 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9525

The bill titled "To amend title 18, United States Code, to limit the ability to assess a fee for health care services for prisoners, and for other purposes," designated as H.R. 9525 in the 119th Congress, was introduced on June 29, 2026. The bill aims to restrict the imposition of fees for health care services for prisoners and likely includes provisions related to modifying the current system of health care cost assessments within the prison system. Further details on specific directives or actions proposed in the bill are not provided in the context.

Current Status of Bill HR 9525

Bill HR 9525 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 29, 2026. Bill HR 9525 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 29, 2026.  Bill HR 9525's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 29, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9525

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9525

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9525

To amend title 18, United States Code, to limit the ability to assess a fee for health care services for prisoners, and for other purposes.
To amend title 18, United States Code, to limit the ability to assess a fee for health care services for prisoners, and for other purposes.

Comments

Philip Bryant profile image

Philip Bryant

1,028

16 days ago

I just can't believe this bill passing. It's going to have such a big impact on everything. I don't think it's fair at all. It's going to make things so much harder for people like me. I really hope something changes with it soon.

Skye Weeks profile image

Skye Weeks

985

26 days ago

I don't know much about this bill, but it sounds like another way for prisoners to get special treatment while the rest of us struggle to afford healthcare. Typical government priorities. #HRBill9525

Angelica Yates profile image

Angelica Yates

1,070

16 days ago

I can't believe this new bill about prisons and medical stuff. It's so dumb and unfair. Why do they get special treatment when there are people out here struggling to afford healthcare? This is just messed up. I don't like it at all.

Aaliyah Hu profile image

Aaliyah Hu

1,013

15 days ago

This new bill about prison medical care is a real head-scratcher. It's like they're trying to fix a leaky faucet with a band-aid. I don't see how this is going to help anyone in the long run. Short term, it's just going to cause more confusion and frustration.