To amend the Public Health Service Act to encourage qualified individuals to enter the forensic pathology workforce, and for other purposes.
Latest action (5 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 10739 is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Its stated purpose, according to its title, is to encourage individuals to pursue careers in forensic pathology. The bill aims to achieve this by amending the Public Health Service Act, though the specific mechanisms for doing so are not yet detailed.
The measure is intended to impact the forensic pathology workforce, which plays a crucial role in investigations involving deaths. By encouraging more qualified individuals to enter this field, the bill could potentially affect the capacity and efficiency of forensic death investigations across the country. The bill does not specify who else might be affected or provide details on its potential impacts beyond the stated goal.
As H.R. 10739 has just been introduced, its legislative journey is at its earliest stage. It was introduced by Representative Michael Guest on October 5, 2026. The bill will now need to be considered by committees in the House of Representatives. The full text of the bill, which would outline its specific provisions and how it plans to achieve its stated purpose, has not yet been published.
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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. 10739 do?
- H.R. 10739 is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Its stated purpose, according to its title, is to encourage individuals to pursue careers in forensic pathology. The bill aims to achieve this by amending the Public Health Service Act, though the specific mechanisms for doing so are not yet detailed. The measure is intended to impact the forensic pathology workforce, which plays a crucial role in investigations involving deaths. By encouraging more qualified individuals to enter this field, the bill could potentially affect the capacity and efficiency of forensic death investigations across the country. The bill does not specify who else might be affected or provide details on its potential impacts beyond the stated goal. As H.R. 10739 has just been introduced, its legislative journey is at its earliest stage. It was introduced by Representative Michael Guest on October 5, 2026. The bill will now need to be considered by committees in the House of Representatives. The full text of the bill, which would outline its specific provisions and how it plans to achieve its stated purpose, has not yet been published.
- Has H.R. 10739 become law?
- Not yet. As of 5 Oct 2026, H.R. 10739 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10739?
- H.R. 10739 was sponsored by Rep. Michael Guest [R-MS3] (Republican-MS), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10739?
- Introduced (5 Oct 2026).
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