S. 5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
Quick Facts:
Bill Sponsor: Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA)
Congress: 119
Date Introduced: July 22, 2026
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4233) (July 22, 2026)
Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
This comprehensive healthcare bill has several immigration-related provisions:
- Authorizes grants for unemployed and underemployed legal immigrants with a medical background;
- Repeals citizenship and nationality documentation requirements to qualify for Medicaid;
- Allows illegal and legal aliens to access Affordable Care Act (ACA) credits;
- Expands immigrant eligibility for Medicaid and CHIP; and
- Establishes grants for border health initiatives.
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) (July 22, 2026)
Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) (July 22, 2026)
Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) (July 22, 2026)
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) (Sept. 15, 2026)