H.R. 7198: Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2026

H.R. 7198 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Before this bill, the federal government evaluated healthcare shortages using general health professional categories, which may not accurately reflect whether patients can access a general surgeon. After this bill takes effect, the Department of Health and… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.