01 — The Text
What.
- Requires tax-exempt hospitals to disclose financial information and community benefit activities to the public.
- Increases transparency requirements for nonprofits that receive tax breaks but serve communities.
- Likely mandates reporting on charity care, research spending, and executive compensation details.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Hospitals lose some operational privacy; patients and researchers gain visibility into nonprofit spending priorities.
- Tax-exempt status costs federal and state governments revenue — this bill audits whether hospitals justify that benefit.
- Community groups can better track whether hospitals meet their stated charitable missions.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- Bill passed House Ways and Means Committee on 25-15 vote. Heads to full House floor for debate and voting.
- If House passes it, Senate must act before bill becomes law — no guarantee of Senate action.
- Track progress at Congress.gov; contact your House representative to voice support or concern.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Jul 1, 2026 — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 15.
- Jul 1, 2026 — Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jun 29, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Jun 29, 2026 — Introduced in House
- Jun 29, 2026 — Introduced in House