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BillHR 7537 · 119

Corporate Crimes Against Health Care Act

Introduced
Feb 12, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
Feb 12, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes new rules and penalties for companies that commit crimes against healthcare systems and patients. Requires these companies to face legal consequences for their actions.

Sponsored By

Maggie Goodlander
Democrat · New Hampshire · House

Bill Journey

  1. Feb 12, 2026
  3. Feb 12, 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 companies involved in healthcare, such as pharmaceutical firms and medical device manufacturers, by increasing their potential legal liability for wrongdoing. It also impacts patients and consumers who may be protected from fraudulent or harmful healthcare practices.

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
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicHealth
CommitteeCommittee on Ways and Means
IntroducedFeb 12, 2026
Last UpdatedFeb 12, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, 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.
Subjects
  • Health
  • Safety

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.