United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 4 D cosponsors

HR 9044 — Minority Fellowship Program Reauthorization Act of 2026

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 22% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).

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In plain language

This bill aims to reauthorize the Minority Fellowship Program.

The Minority Fellowship Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 seeks to extend the funding and support for minority fellowships. This program is intended to foster diversity in mental health professions.

What this means for you
  • Healthcare: What this means for you: This bill could lead to more diverse healthcare providers, enhancing mental health services for communities.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill reauthorizes funding for the Minority Fellowship Program through fiscal years 2028 to 2032.

  • 42 U.S.C. 297ll(c)

    , and $27,000,000 for each fiscal years 2028 through 2032

    This change adds a specified funding amount for the Minority Fellowship Program for additional fiscal years.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 543 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (543)

543 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 9044?
HR 9044 is sponsored by Watson Coleman, Bonnie (Democratic), Lynch, Stephen F. (Democratic), Krishnamoorthi, Raja (Democratic), and Simon, Lateefah (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 9044?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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