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BillHR 7116 · 119

SEPSIS Act

Introduced
Jan 15, 2026
Cosponsors
6
Traction
0
Last Action
Jan 15, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires hospitals to implement best practices for diagnosing and treating sepsis, a life-threatening medical condition. Funds education and research to improve sepsis care.

Sponsored By

Donald Norcross
Democrat · New Jersey · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jan 15, 2026
  3. Jan 15, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects hospital patients at risk of sepsis, potentially improving their treatment outcomes and survival rates. It also impacts healthcare providers, who would need to adopt new protocols for sepsis diagnosis and treatment.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
6backers
  • Democratic3
  • Republican3
Cross-party cosponsors3 · 60%

Documents

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Cosponsors (6)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicHealth
CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Commerce
IntroducedJan 15, 2026
Last UpdatedJan 15, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Subjects
  • Health

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.