Access to Community Care Act of 2026
Latest action (5 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
The Access to Community Care Act of 2026, if enacted, would amend the Public Health Service Act. It directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to give priority to certain grant applications. Specifically, applications seeking to expand services that address needs arising from the closure of a nearby Federally qualified health center, a declared public health emergency, or a declared major disaster or emergency would receive special consideration.
This bill affects entities applying for grants to expand healthcare services. It would prioritize those demonstrating a need for expanded services due to specific circumstances like the closure of a health center or public health emergencies. The bill does not create new services or funding, but alters the prioritization criteria for existing grant applications.
The bill, H.R. 10727, was introduced in the House of Representatives on October 5, 2026, by Representative Sharice Davids. It has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Its next step in the legislative process would be for the committee to consider the bill.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 5, 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. 10727 do?
- The Access to Community Care Act of 2026, if enacted, would amend the Public Health Service Act. It directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to give priority to certain grant applications. Specifically, applications seeking to expand services that address needs arising from the closure of a nearby Federally qualified health center, a declared public health emergency, or a declared major disaster or emergency would receive special consideration. This bill affects entities applying for grants to expand healthcare services. It would prioritize those demonstrating a need for expanded services due to specific circumstances like the closure of a health center or public health emergencies. The bill does not create new services or funding, but alters the prioritization criteria for existing grant applications. The bill, H.R. 10727, was introduced in the House of Representatives on October 5, 2026, by Representative Sharice Davids. It has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Its next step in the legislative process would be for the committee to consider the bill.
- Has H.R. 10727 become law?
- Not yet. As of 5 Oct 2026, H.R. 10727 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10727?
- H.R. 10727 was sponsored by Rep. Sharice Davids [D-KS3] (Democrat-KS), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10727?
- Introduced (5 Oct 2026).
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