Health DATA Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (15 Sep 2026): Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 724.
What this bill does
H.R. 9228, the Health DATA Act of 2026, would amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). This bill aims to ensure that individuals responsible for managing group health plans, known as plan fiduciaries, can access de-identified information related to health claims. It would establish specific requirements for contracts between group health plans and various service providers, including those offering pharmacy benefit management and third-party administration.
The legislation would affect group health plans, their sponsors, and administrators, as well as entities that provide services to these plans, such as health insurance issuers and network service providers. These service providers would be required to provide access to claims and other supporting documentation to plan fiduciaries. The bill also includes provisions for civil penalties for violations and clarifies that certain contractual clauses that limit access to this information are void.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 9, 2026, and has since been reported by a committee with an amendment. The House Committee on Education and Workforce voted 18-15 to order the bill reported, and it is now committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, meaning it is closer to a potential vote by the full House.
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Timeline
15 Sep 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 724.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9228 do?
- H.R. 9228, the Health DATA Act of 2026, would amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). This bill aims to ensure that individuals responsible for managing group health plans, known as plan fiduciaries, can access de-identified information related to health claims. It would establish specific requirements for contracts between group health plans and various service providers, including those offering pharmacy benefit management and third-party administration. The legislation would affect group health plans, their sponsors, and administrators, as well as entities that provide services to these plans, such as health insurance issuers and network service providers. These service providers would be required to provide access to claims and other supporting documentation to plan fiduciaries. The bill also includes provisions for civil penalties for violations and clarifies that certain contractual clauses that limit access to this information are void. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 9, 2026, and has since been reported by a committee with an amendment. The House Committee on Education and Workforce voted 18-15 to order the bill reported, and it is now committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, meaning it is closer to a potential vote by the full House.
- Has H.R. 9228 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9228. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9228?
- H.R. 9228 was sponsored by Rep. Onder, Robert F. [R-MO-3] (R-MO), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9228?
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 724. (15 Sep 2026).
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