H.R. 9996: To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for certain health coverage of newborns.
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Cosponsors | 0 |
| Latest action | 2026-07-30 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and 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. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-31 |
Summary
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Full text & official record
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What is H.R. 9996?
H.R. 9996 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for certain health coverage of newborns..
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The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 9996 are available on congress.gov.
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