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Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-7585| House 
| Updated: 6/29/2022
Robin L. Kelly

Robin L. Kelly

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (83)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Dwight Evans (Democratic)Al Lawson (Democratic)Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)
Committees (17)
• Homeland Security Committee• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Ways and Means Committee• Agriculture Committee• Health Subcommittee• Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee• Financial Services Committee• Veterans' Affairs Committee• Health Subcommittee• Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Armed Services Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Education and Workforce Committee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee• Budget Committee• Natural Resources Committee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022 This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and others to undertake efforts to reduce health disparities. For example, the bill (1) requires more detailed reporting of demographic and health disparities data, including related to public health emergencies; (2) directs certain components of HHS to support health workforce diversity; and (3) increases access to culturally and linguistically appropriate health care. The bill also modifies eligibility and other requirements for Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, nutrition assistance, and other programs to reduce health disparities among vulnerable populations. The bill includes specific provisions with respect to noncitizens; maternal, infant, and child health; mental and behavioral health; specified conditions that disproportionately affect racial and ethnic minority groups, such as certain cancers, HIV/AIDS, kidney disease, and diabetes; investments in communities facing health and other inequities; and nondiscrimination in the provision of services in federally supported health programs. Additionally, the bill (1) revises health information technology programs to address health disparities, and (2) supports health impact assessments and other efforts pertaining to environmental justice and social determinants of health (i.e., nonmedical factors that influence health outcomes, such as income and educational attainment). The bill also requires various studies and reports on issues related to health care and health disparities, including a report by the Government Accountability Office on health workforce diversity.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6637
Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2020
Apr 26, 2022
Introduced in House
Apr 26, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Oversight and Reform, Ways and Means, Education and Labor, the Judiciary, the Budget, Veterans' Affairs, Natural Resources, Armed Services, Homeland Security, Financial Services, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Apr 27, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Apr 27, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 27, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Jun 23, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4486
Introduced in Senate
Jun 29, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6637
    Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2020


  • April 26, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • April 26, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Oversight and Reform, Ways and Means, Education and Labor, the Judiciary, the Budget, Veterans' Affairs, Natural Resources, Armed Services, Homeland Security, Financial Services, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.


  • April 27, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.


  • April 27, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • April 27, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • June 23, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4486
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 29, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

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Adult day careAdvisory bodiesAgingAir qualityAlaska Natives and HawaiiansAllied health servicesAmerican SamoaAppropriationsBirth defectsCancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthCaribbean areaChild care and developmentChild healthClimate change and greenhouse gasesCommemorative events and holidaysCommunity life and organizationComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightConsumer affairsCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentDental careDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of Veterans AffairsDigestive and metabolic diseasesDisability and health-based discriminationDomestic violence and child abuseDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationDrug therapyDue process and equal protectionElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployment and training programsEnvironmental healthExecutive agency funding and structureFamily planning and birth controlFirearms and explosivesFood assistance and reliefForeign laborForeign language and bilingual programsFruit and vegetablesGeography and mappingGovernment studies and investigationsGuamHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationHIV/AIDSImmigration status and proceduresImmunology and vaccinationIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternet, web applications, social mediaJuvenile crime and gang violenceLaw enforcement administration and fundingLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedicaidMedical educationMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicareMental healthMinority healthMusculoskeletal and skin diseasesNational Institutes of Health (NIH)National Science FoundationNursingNutrition and dietPoverty and welfare assistancePuerto RicoRacial and ethnic relationsRural conditions and developmentSex and reproductive healthSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsStudent aid and college costsSurgery and anesthesiaTelephone and wireless communicationU.S. territories and protectoratesVeterans' medical careViolent crimeVirgin IslandsWomen's healthWorker safety and health

Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-7585| House 
| Updated: 6/29/2022
Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022 This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and others to undertake efforts to reduce health disparities. For example, the bill (1) requires more detailed reporting of demographic and health disparities data, including related to public health emergencies; (2) directs certain components of HHS to support health workforce diversity; and (3) increases access to culturally and linguistically appropriate health care. The bill also modifies eligibility and other requirements for Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, nutrition assistance, and other programs to reduce health disparities among vulnerable populations. The bill includes specific provisions with respect to noncitizens; maternal, infant, and child health; mental and behavioral health; specified conditions that disproportionately affect racial and ethnic minority groups, such as certain cancers, HIV/AIDS, kidney disease, and diabetes; investments in communities facing health and other inequities; and nondiscrimination in the provision of services in federally supported health programs. Additionally, the bill (1) revises health information technology programs to address health disparities, and (2) supports health impact assessments and other efforts pertaining to environmental justice and social determinants of health (i.e., nonmedical factors that influence health outcomes, such as income and educational attainment). The bill also requires various studies and reports on issues related to health care and health disparities, including a report by the Government Accountability Office on health workforce diversity.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6637
Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2020
Apr 26, 2022
Introduced in House
Apr 26, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Oversight and Reform, Ways and Means, Education and Labor, the Judiciary, the Budget, Veterans' Affairs, Natural Resources, Armed Services, Homeland Security, Financial Services, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Apr 27, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Apr 27, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 27, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Jun 23, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4486
Introduced in Senate
Jun 29, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6637
    Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2020


  • April 26, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • April 26, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Oversight and Reform, Ways and Means, Education and Labor, the Judiciary, the Budget, Veterans' Affairs, Natural Resources, Armed Services, Homeland Security, Financial Services, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.


  • April 27, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.


  • April 27, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • April 27, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • June 23, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4486
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 29, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Robin L. Kelly

Robin L. Kelly

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (83)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Dwight Evans (Democratic)Al Lawson (Democratic)Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)
Committees (17)
• Homeland Security Committee• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Ways and Means Committee• Agriculture Committee• Health Subcommittee• Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee• Financial Services Committee• Veterans' Affairs Committee• Health Subcommittee• Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Armed Services Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Education and Workforce Committee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee• Budget Committee• Natural Resources Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-1844: Lowering Medicare Premiums and Prescription Drug Costs Act
  • S 117-4917: Minority Fellowship Program Reauthorization Act of 2022
  • HR 117-957: Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act
  • S 117-341: Justice for Incarcerated Moms Act
  • HR 117-5099: Lowering Medicare Premiums and Prescription Drug Costs Act
  • HR 117-3312: Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act of 2021
  • S 117-304: End Diaper Need Act of 2021
  • HR 117-925: Data to Save Moms Act
  • HR 117-948: Justice for Incarcerated Moms Act of 2021
  • HR 117-959: Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Adult day careAdvisory bodiesAgingAir qualityAlaska Natives and HawaiiansAllied health servicesAmerican SamoaAppropriationsBirth defectsCancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthCaribbean areaChild care and developmentChild healthClimate change and greenhouse gasesCommemorative events and holidaysCommunity life and organizationComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightConsumer affairsCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentDental careDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of Veterans AffairsDigestive and metabolic diseasesDisability and health-based discriminationDomestic violence and child abuseDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationDrug therapyDue process and equal protectionElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployment and training programsEnvironmental healthExecutive agency funding and structureFamily planning and birth controlFirearms and explosivesFood assistance and reliefForeign laborForeign language and bilingual programsFruit and vegetablesGeography and mappingGovernment studies and investigationsGuamHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationHIV/AIDSImmigration status and proceduresImmunology and vaccinationIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternet, web applications, social mediaJuvenile crime and gang violenceLaw enforcement administration and fundingLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedicaidMedical educationMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicareMental healthMinority healthMusculoskeletal and skin diseasesNational Institutes of Health (NIH)National Science FoundationNursingNutrition and dietPoverty and welfare assistancePuerto RicoRacial and ethnic relationsRural conditions and developmentSex and reproductive healthSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsStudent aid and college costsSurgery and anesthesiaTelephone and wireless communicationU.S. territories and protectoratesVeterans' medical careViolent crimeVirgin IslandsWomen's healthWorker safety and health