Bills · HR 8520
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 8520Health
HELP Act of 2026
A bill to improve and standardize access to health and human services through the nationwide 211 phone system.AI-written
INTRO APR 27· LAST ACTION APR 27
PASSAGE CHANCESLONG SHOT
10%
READING
13MIN
COSPONSORS
7
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
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AI-writtenCreates a coordinated national network for the 211 social services hotline to ensure all Americans can find help for housing, food, and health needs.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenIn many parts of the country, social service systems are fragmented and difficult to navigate. Improving the 211 system can prevent non-emergency calls from flooding 911 dispatchers and ensure that vulnerable populations find the right resources before a situation becomes a crisis.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
National coordination of 211 services
Helps ensure that call centers share best practices and can handle overflow calls during regional disasters.
PROVISION 02
Nationwide accessibility goal
Addresses 'dead zones' where calling 211 currently does not connect to a local resource database.
PROVISION 03
Improved health and human service referrals
Makes it easier for individuals to find help with specific needs like child care, elder care, and utility assistance.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 7
D· Kentucky
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
20
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 28%
DEM 6 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 27
Introduced in House
APR 27
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 8520
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 27, 2026
Last actionApr 27, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 27, 2026
House BillHR 8520Health
HELP Act of 2026
A bill to improve and standardize access to health and human services through the nationwide 211 phone system.AI-written
INTRODUCED APR 27, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 27, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
10%
READING
13 min
COSPONSORS
7
COMPLEXITY
Simple
