Urban Health Transformation Act of 2026

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Referred 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.

States would get $50 billion to improve health care in large cities.

This bill would set aside $50 billion over five years for states to improve health care in their largest cities. States would apply for these funds to boost access, improve health outcomes, and support urban hospitals and clinics. This is a new federal program focused specifically on urban health transformation.

What Would Change

Currently, there is no specific federal program under the Social Security Act that provides dedicated funds to states for improving urban health care. If this bill becomes law, it would create the Urban Health Transformation Program. This program would set aside $50 billion over five years (fiscal years 2027-2031) for states. States would use these funds to develop and carry out plans to improve health care access, outcomes, and sustainability in their largest cities.

Key Provisions

Sets aside $50 billion over five years for states to improve urban health care.
Requires states to submit a detailed plan by December 31, 2026, showing how they would improve urban health care access, outcomes, and financial stability.
Requires states to use the money for at least three specific health-related activities, such as promoting prevention, paying health care providers, or recruiting new medical staff.
Lets states receive these funds without having to put up their own matching money.
Prevents states from using these funds to cover their share of costs for programs like Medicaid or CHIP.
Divides the money among states, with half given equally and half based on factors like the state's urban population and number of urban health facilities.

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Urban Health Transformation Act of 2026

What Would Change

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