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S. 1911: HEALTH Panel Act

A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeSenate bill (S.)
Originating chamberSenate
Introduced2025-05-22
SponsorSen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]
Policy areaEconomics and Public Finance
Cosponsors1
Latest action2025-05-22 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget.
Last updated2025-12-05

Summary

Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-05-22):

Healthy Equipping And Lending Technical Help Panel Act or the HEALTH Panel Act

This bill provides statutory authority for the Panel of Health Advisors within the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The panel provides expertise and recommendations to CBO to support its analysis and cost estimates relating to health and healthcare.

The bill requires the panel to report to the House and Senate Budget Committees on the recommendations the panel provided to CBO and how CBO utilized such recommendations. CBO must publish this report on its website.

The bill also requires the panel to consist of 15 members serving three-year terms. The respective chairs and ranking minority members of the House and Senate Budget Committees, and the director of CBO, must each appoint three members to the panel.

Cosponsors (1)

NameParty / state
Cynthia M. Lummis R WY 2025-06-27

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1911 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is S. 1911?

S. 1911 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: HEALTH Panel Act.

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1911 are available on congress.gov.

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