To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require hospitals participating in Federal health care programs to report certain information related to immigration status.

7/16/2026, 8:07 AM

Summary of Bill HR 9656

This bill, titled "To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require hospitals participating in Federal health care programs to report certain information related to immigration status," was introduced in the 119th Congress on July 13, 2026. The bill aims to mandate hospitals that are part of Federal health care programs to disclose specific details regarding individuals' immigration status.

Current Status of Bill HR 9656

Bill HR 9656 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 13, 2026. Bill HR 9656 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 13, 2026. Bill HR 9656's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of July 13, 2026

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9656

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require hospitals participating in Federal health care programs to report certain information related to immigration status.