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S. 4582: Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2026

S. 4582 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Today, the federal government designates various medical shortage areas, but there is no specific official designation focused strictly on whether communities have enough general surgeons to meet patient demand. Under this bill, the Department of Health… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.

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