To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to establish an Urban Health Transformation Program.
Latest action (1 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 10640, titled "To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to establish an Urban Health Transformation Program," was introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Maxine Waters. Its stated purpose is to create a new program focused on improving health in urban areas.
The bill proposes changes to Title XI of the Social Security Act, which covers grants and contracts to improve health care quality and efficiency. The Urban Health Transformation Program would likely involve initiatives aimed at addressing health challenges specific to urban populations, though the exact nature of these initiatives is not detailed in the available information.
H.R. 10640 is currently at the introduction stage in the 119th Congress, having been introduced on October 1, 2026. As the full text of the bill has not yet been published, specific details about its provisions, who it would directly affect, and the precise mechanisms of the proposed program are not yet known. Following introduction, bills typically go through committee review and potentially further debate and votes in both the House and Senate.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 1, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10640 do?
- This bill, H.R. 10640, titled "To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to establish an Urban Health Transformation Program," was introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Maxine Waters. Its stated purpose is to create a new program focused on improving health in urban areas. The bill proposes changes to Title XI of the Social Security Act, which covers grants and contracts to improve health care quality and efficiency. The Urban Health Transformation Program would likely involve initiatives aimed at addressing health challenges specific to urban populations, though the exact nature of these initiatives is not detailed in the available information. H.R. 10640 is currently at the introduction stage in the 119th Congress, having been introduced on October 1, 2026. As the full text of the bill has not yet been published, specific details about its provisions, who it would directly affect, and the precise mechanisms of the proposed program are not yet known. Following introduction, bills typically go through committee review and potentially further debate and votes in both the House and Senate.
- Has H.R. 10640 become law?
- Not yet. As of 1 Oct 2026, H.R. 10640 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10640?
- H.R. 10640 was sponsored by Rep. Maxine Waters [D-CA43] (Democrat-CA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10640?
- Introduced (1 Oct 2026).
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