Bills · HR 7496
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7496Taxation
Health Investment Zones Act of 2026
INTRO FEB 11· LAST ACTION FEB 11
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it tries to tackle long-standing health inequalities that often exist in low-income communities. By creating Health Investment Zones, it proposes a targeted approach to bring more resources and attention to areas where people suffer from worse health compared to the national average. Voters should care because if passed, it could lead to tangible improvements in public health, such as lower rates of chronic diseases or better maternal and infant health, in specific underserved areas.
If this bill becomes law, communities struggling with health issues could see an influx of investment, potentially leading to better local healthcare access and job creation. If it doesn't pass, these communities might continue to face the same health disparities and lack of resources, without a focused federal initiative to address their specific challenges.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a process for the Secretary of Health and Human Services to designate specific geographic areas as 'Health Investment Zones'.
This provision creates the core mechanism for identifying and targeting areas in need of health intervention.
PROVISION 02
Allows community groups, in partnership with healthcare providers, to apply for designation as a Health Investment Zone, proposing plans to reduce health disparities and improve outcomes.
This ensures that local organizations and needs drive the solutions implemented within the designated zones.
PROVISION 03
Provides a new federal tax credit for businesses that hire 'qualified Health Investment Zone workers' whose primary duties are to promote healthcare access in these zones.
This offers a direct financial incentive to stimulate job creation and increase healthcare-related services in underserved areas.
PROVISION 04
Requires designated zones to focus on improving specific health outcomes, such as cardiovascular disease, asthma, diabetes, behavioral health, maternal and birth health, or obesity.
This ensures that efforts within the zones are targeted and measurable against recognized public health challenges.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 11
Introduced in House
FEB 11
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, 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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7496
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 11, 2026
Last actionFeb 11, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 11, 2026
House BillHR 7496Taxation
Health Investment Zones Act of 2026
INTRODUCED FEB 11, 2026· LAST ACTION FEB 11, 2026
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READING
15 min
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