Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that, to maintain the health care safety net, Federally Qualified Health Centers should continue to operate under their longstanding single patient definition for delivery of all services, including prescription drugs.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What this bill does
H.Res. 1558 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives. It expresses the sense of the House that Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) should continue to use a single definition for a patient when providing all services. This includes services like medical care, dental, mental health, and prescription drugs, particularly those acquired through the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
This resolution would affect FQHCs, which serve millions of medically underserved Americans, often with incomes at or below the federal poverty line. It aims to support their role in the healthcare safety net by preventing what the resolution describes as conflicting, service-specific patient definitions that could restrict patient access to care and potentially damage the safety net.
As a resolution, it expresses the opinion of the House of Representatives. It was introduced on September 17, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Resolutions do not require a vote by the full House to become law, nor do they have the force of law.
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Timeline
17 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1558 do?
- H.Res. 1558 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives. It expresses the sense of the House that Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) should continue to use a single definition for a patient when providing all services. This includes services like medical care, dental, mental health, and prescription drugs, particularly those acquired through the 340B Drug Pricing Program. This resolution would affect FQHCs, which serve millions of medically underserved Americans, often with incomes at or below the federal poverty line. It aims to support their role in the healthcare safety net by preventing what the resolution describes as conflicting, service-specific patient definitions that could restrict patient access to care and potentially damage the safety net. As a resolution, it expresses the opinion of the House of Representatives. It was introduced on September 17, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Resolutions do not require a vote by the full House to become law, nor do they have the force of law.
- Has H.Res. 1558 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 1558. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1558?
- H.Res. 1558 was sponsored by Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1] (R-MI), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1558?
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (17 Sep 2026).
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