Health Subcommittee Markup

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee held a markup session on May 14, 2026, to consider and advance 10 bipartisan bills focused on public health program reauthorizations, patient access improvements, and health care system modernization. Key legislation included reauthorizations for tick-borne disease research, breast cancer education, dementia and Alzheimer's provider training, ALS therapies, stem cell transplantation programs, and school-based health centers. The subcommittee also considered FDA reform bills granting authority to destroy hazardous imports and to reduce animal testing in drug development. Additionally, bills aimed at improving Medicare patient access to upgraded wheelchairs and streamlining quality reporting for accountable care organizations were discussed and forwarded. Several amendments were adopted to clarify provisions and enhance program effectiveness. The session featured bipartisan support and emphasized the continuation and strengthening of critical health programs, with all bills agreed to and forwarded to the full committee for further consideration.