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119th Congress
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HOUSEH.R. 9513· 119th Congress

Link Schools and Health Services for Students

Community Schools and Health Equity Act

Sponsor
Jesús García (D-IL)
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 title suggests integrating health services into schools to improve student access to care and health outcomes.
  • Likely establishes framework for schools to partner with health providers or expand on-campus health offerings.
  • Detailed provisions unknown — official summary not yet published by Congressional Research Service.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Students, especially in underserved areas, could access preventive care, screenings, and treatment without leaving school.
  • Schools may need additional funding and staff to coordinate with health systems or operate clinics.
  • Affects education and health committees, signaling potential costs and coordination between two federal agencies.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill was just introduced June 29, 2026, and referred to two committees for review. Expect months of committee work before any vote.
  • Full text and analysis details will clarify funding, requirements, and scope — watch for committee reports.
  • Contact your House representative if you support connecting student health to school access.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jun 29, 2026Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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