01 — The Text
What.
- Requires health insurers and providers to disclose costs to patients upfront before treatment.
- Aims to increase price transparency across medical services, drugs, and procedures.
- Exact provisions unclear — official summary not yet published by Congress.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Patients could comparison-shop medical costs before receiving care, potentially reducing out-of-pocket spending.
- Insurers and hospitals face new reporting requirements and compliance costs.
- Tradeoff: transparency benefits consumers but burdens healthcare providers administratively.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- Passed committee unanimously (45-0) on July 21; heads to full House floor next.
- Still pending action from two other committees (Ways and Means, Education and Workforce).
- Track progress at Congress.gov; contact your representative to express support or opposition.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Jul 21, 2026 — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.
- Jul 21, 2026 — Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jul 20, 2026 — Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jun 25, 2026 — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- Jun 25, 2026 — Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jun 23, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, 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.
- Jun 23, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, 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.
- Jun 23, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, 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.