HR7164Referred to Committee

Capping Costs for Consumers Act of 2026

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-20
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Kim Schrier
Kim Schrier
Democrat · WA · Representative
Votes with party: 93.8% (547 recorded votes)

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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.

2026-01-20

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would limit how much patients have to pay out of their own pockets for health care services and medications. It likely aims to reduce the financial burden on consumers by capping costs like deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance that people pay when they visit doctors or buy prescriptions. The proposal affects patients, insurance companies, and healthcare providers by potentially changing how much individuals must contribute to their own medical care.

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