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HR6512Referred to Committee

Putting Patients First Healthcare Freedom Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-12-09
Introduced
2
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Andy Biggs
Andy Biggs
Republican · AZ · Representative
Votes with party: 86.7% (580 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/B001302

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (2)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Andrew Ogles (R-TN-5)Original· 2025-12-09
  • Andrew S. Clyde (R-GA-9)Original· 2025-12-09

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Workforce, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2025-12-09

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

Without access to the bill's specific text, this legislation appears to address healthcare policy, likely focusing on expanding patient choice and reducing government or insurance company restrictions on medical decisions. Based on the title's emphasis on "freedom," the bill probably aims to give patients more control over their healthcare options, though the exact changes would depend on its detailed provisions. The bill's referral to multiple committees suggests it touches on insurance regulation, taxes, employment benefits, and possibly legal liability issues related to healthcare.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

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Healthcare

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Health
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