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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Thomas H. Kean, Jr.

Republican · NJ · Representative

Votes with party: 94.6% (442 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/K000398

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (53)

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

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 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.

2025-12-04

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2025-12-04
House Committee on Ways and MeansReferred To · 2025-12-04

Previously

Energy and Commerce CommitteeReferred To · 2025-12-04
Ways and Means CommitteeReferred To · 2025-12-04

Plain-English Summary

The bill would likely reduce or limit the copayments that patients have to pay when they visit the doctor or fill prescriptions, making healthcare more affordable for people struggling with out-of-pocket costs. By lowering these upfront fees, the legislation could help more people access medical care without delaying treatment due to cost concerns. The bill has been sent to two House committees for review and consideration.

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Subjects

Health

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