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Less Bureaucracy, Better Foreign Medical Accreditation Act

7/22/2026, 1:58 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9605

H.R. 9605, introduced in the 119th Congress on July 9, 2026, aims to ensure that the Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for overseeing accreditation processes for foreign medical schools and includes provisions related to this oversight.

Current Status of Bill HR 9605

Bill HR 9605 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 9, 2026. Bill HR 9605 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 9, 2026.  Bill HR 9605's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16. as of July 15, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9605

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
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 9605

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9605

Less Bureaucracy, Better Foreign Medical Accreditation Act
Less Bureaucracy, Better Foreign Medical Accreditation Act
To ensure the Department of Health and Human Services will manage accreditation for foreign medical schools, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Sienna Finley

1,047

13 days ago

Ugh, this bill is so dumb, like why do we even need it? It's just gonna make things more complicated for everyone. #NoThanks

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 9605

Glenn Grothman
Glenn Grothman
WisconsinRepublican

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