Support the Cure Hepatitis C Act to create a nationwide federally coordinated test-to-treat hepatitis C elimination program, expand timely access to screening and treatment, reduce financial and administrative barriers, and fund related public health infrastructure and oversight.

Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01), and Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-10) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Cure Hepatitis C Act of 2026 that builds a nationwide, federally coordinated “test-to-treat” elimination program for hepatitis C (HVC).

Johnson introduced legislation to establish a national hepatitis C elimination program with screening, treatment access, drug procurement, funding for public health infrastructure, reduced patient barriers, and accountability measures.

Congressman Johnson Introduces Historic Bill To Fight Hepatitis C | Congressman Hank Johnson
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Bill Version Introduced in House (IH)

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H.R. 9682 (IH) - Cure Hepatitis C Act of 2026 - BILLS-119hr9682ih | Content Details | GovInfo
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Mrs. Miller-Meeks (for herself, Ms. DeGette, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, and Mr. Bacon) introduced

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H.R. 9682 Introduced in House - Cure Hepatitis C Act of 2026
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