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BillHR 8890 · 119

Enhancing CLIA Act of 2026

Introduced
May 19, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
May 19, 2026

Bill Summary

Amends the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988, which regulates laboratory testing, but the specific changes are not yet clear. Requires updates to the CLIA law, which oversees labs that conduct medical tests.

Sponsored By

Neal P. Dunn
Republican · Florida · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 19, 2026
  3. May 19, 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 clinical laboratories and the people who rely on them for medical testing, potentially changing how these labs operate and are regulated. It may impact patients, healthcare providers, and lab workers by altering the standards and oversight for lab tests.

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
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic—
CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Commerce
IntroducedMay 19, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 19, 2026
Latest ActionReferred 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.

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.