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119th Congress
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HOUSEH.R. 9509· 119th Congress

Expand kidney disease education and patient access

Kidney Disease Education Access Expansion Act of 2026

Sponsor
Suzan DelBene (D-WA)
Introduced
Jun 29, 2026
Last Action
Jun 29, 2026
Passage
12%
Introduced
Jun 29, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Bill aims to increase public education about kidney disease prevention and management through federal health programs.
  • Likely expands patient access to information and resources about chronic kidney disease treatment options.
  • Detailed legislative text not yet published; title and referral to health committees suggest focus on awareness and education infrastructure.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Affects ~37 million Americans with chronic kidney disease, many unaware they have it until advanced stages.
  • Benefits patients and families seeking early detection information; may reduce downstream dialysis and transplant costs.
  • No identified losers; standard public health education typically has bipartisan support.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill introduced June 29, 2026 and referred to two committees (Energy and Commerce; Ways and Means) for review—typical early stage.
  • Committees will examine it over coming weeks/months; official summary still being prepared by Congressional Research Service.
  • Track progress at Congress.gov; contact your House rep if kidney disease education matters to you.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jun 29, 2026Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
  • Jun 29, 2026Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
  • Jun 29, 2026Introduced in House
  • Jun 29, 2026Introduced in House