H.R. 9910, titled the 'Health Over Wealth Act,' is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on July 23, 2026, by Representative Pramila Jayapal, along with co-sponsors Yvette D. Clarke and Christopher R. Deluzio. The bill aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to impose specific requirements on for-profit corporations that own health care systems. While the full text of H.R. 9910 is not available, it is likely similar to previous legislation with the same title, such as H.R. 9156 introduced in 2024. That earlier bill sought to enhance transparency and accountability for for-profit health care entities by mandating the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enforce certain standards. These standards included increased disclosure of ownership structures, financial operations, and quality of care metrics. The goal was to ensure that profit motives do not compromise patient care quality and to provide the public with more information about the entities managing health care services.
Supporters of the 'Health Over Wealth Act' argue that it is a necessary step toward ensuring that for-profit health care corporations prioritize patient care over profits. They believe that increased transparency and accountability will lead to improved health care outcomes and greater public trust in the health care system. Advocates also suggest that the bill could help identify and address potential conflicts of interest and unethical practices within for-profit health care entities.
Critics of the 'Health Over Wealth Act' contend that the additional regulatory requirements could impose significant administrative burdens on for-profit health care corporations, potentially diverting resources away from patient care. They also argue that increased oversight might discourage investment in the health care sector, leading to reduced innovation and efficiency. Some opponents believe that the bill could lead to increased health care costs if for-profit entities pass on the expenses associated with compliance to consumers.
The analysis of H.R. 9910, sponsored by Pramila Jayapal, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor's top donor industries. The primary donor industry is Health Professionals, contributing a substantial $120 million, which could suggest a vested interest in health care legislation. However, since the bill specifically addresses requirements for for-profit corporations that own health care systems, it does not directly align with the interests of the Health Professionals industry as a whole. Additionally, the second largest donor industry, Retired, with $37.5 million, does not have a clear connection to the bill's focus on for-profit health care systems. Therefore, while there is significant funding from health-related sectors, the absence of direct overlaps indicates a low risk of conflict of interest. Voters should be aware that while the financial contributions are substantial, they do not directly correlate with the legislative intent of the bill.
Top industries funding Pramila Jayapal, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
