Bill · H.R. 9542· House(119-HR-9542)
Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 6/30/2026
- Last activity
- 6/30/2026 — Referred 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.
- Sponsored by
- Brendan Boyle
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
H.R. 9542 is known as the ``Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act of 2026''. It was introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. Boyle of Pennsylvania on June 30, 2026. The bill was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the Committee on Ways and Means. Its main purpose is to repeal the Medicaid-related portions of an earlier law. Specifically, it repeals chapter 1 of subtitle B of title VII of Public Law 119-21. It also restores or revives any law amended by that chapter as if it had never been enacted.
Yes· 3 of 16
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+7
Low-income households benefit significantly from the restoration and protection of Medicaid program provisions.
Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes?+7
The bill repeals prior cuts or changes to Medicaid by repealing specific portions of Public Law 119-21, thereby restoring prior Medicaid laws and benefits.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+6
Individuals with disabilities receive vital protections and continued care through the restoration of Medicaid laws.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2 repeals the Medicaid-related portions of Public Law 119-21 and restores any law amended by that chapter as if it had never been enacted, which could benefit individuals by undoing previous changes to Medicaid laws.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific details identifying potential negative impacts, consequences, or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+7Good For People With Disabilities+6Good For Children+5Good For Retirees+5Good For Seniors+5Good For African Americans+4Good For Hispanic Americans+4Good For Native Americans+4Good For Rural Residents+4Good For Women+4Good For Young Adults+4Good For Middle Aged+3
- Healthcare
- Increases Medicaid Funding+7Improves Healthcare Access+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+5Improves Poverty Reduction+5
- 6/30/2026
- Referred 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.
- Introduced in House
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