Health Over Wealth Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (23 Jul 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, 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.
What this bill does
H.R. 9910, the "Health Over Wealth Act," would add a new title to the Public Health Service Act directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to increase oversight of for-profit corporations, including those backed by private equity, that own health care providers such as hospitals, physician practices, nursing facilities, hospice programs, and behavioral health or opioid treatment providers. It would require these firms to report detailed financial, ownership, staffing, and political-spending data to HHS, which would create a public database, audit submissions, and issue annual trend reports to Congress. The bill also directs HHS to establish risk-mitigation measures—such as possible escrow requirements or minimum capital investments—aimed at protecting patients and workers if a facility closes or reduces services, restricts certain real estate sale-leaseback arrangements with REITs, and creates a licensing system for private equity firms investing in health care, with fees, denial or revocation authority, and civil penalties for violations.
The bill primarily affects large for-profit health care corporations and private equity funds that own or control health care entities, as well as HHS, the Treasury Department, and the FTC, which would share responsibility for building the reporting system. Patients, health care workers, and communities served by these facilities could be affected indirectly through the transparency and risk-mitigation requirements.
The bill was introduced on July 23, 2026, by Rep. Pramila Jayapal and referred to the House Committees on Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, Ways and Means, and the Judiciary. It has not yet received committee action; further committee review, potential amendment, and votes would be required before it could advance.
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Timeline
23 Jul 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, 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.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9910 do?
- H.R. 9910, the "Health Over Wealth Act," would add a new title to the Public Health Service Act directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to increase oversight of for-profit corporations, including those backed by private equity, that own health care providers such as hospitals, physician practices, nursing facilities, hospice programs, and behavioral health or opioid treatment providers. It would require these firms to report detailed financial, ownership, staffing, and political-spending data to HHS, which would create a public database, audit submissions, and issue annual trend reports to Congress. The bill also directs HHS to establish risk-mitigation measures—such as possible escrow requirements or minimum capital investments—aimed at protecting patients and workers if a facility closes or reduces services, restricts certain real estate sale-leaseback arrangements with REITs, and creates a licensing system for private equity firms investing in health care, with fees, denial or revocation authority, and civil penalties for violations. The bill primarily affects large for-profit health care corporations and private equity funds that own or control health care entities, as well as HHS, the Treasury Department, and the FTC, which would share responsibility for building the reporting system. Patients, health care workers, and communities served by these facilities could be affected indirectly through the transparency and risk-mitigation requirements. The bill was introduced on July 23, 2026, by Rep. Pramila Jayapal and referred to the House Committees on Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, Ways and Means, and the Judiciary. It has not yet received committee action; further committee review, potential amendment, and votes would be required before it could advance.
- Has H.R. 9910 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9910. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9910?
- H.R. 9910 was sponsored by Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (D-WA), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9910?
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, 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. (23 Jul 2026).
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