BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION

Healthcare affordability platform; Issues related to Senate Finance Dear Colleague process; H.R. 9393, Lower Costs, More Transparency Act; H.R. 5582 / S. 2355, Patients Deserve Price Tags Act; H.R. 9504, Tax Exempt Hospital Transparency Act; Issues related to surprise medical billing

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Matched citations: S. 2355

Issues related to the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program and the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) program (H.R. 6610, Pharmacists Fight Back [in Federal Employee Health Benefit Plans Act])

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Matched citations: H.R. 6610

ACA Healthcare tax credits; Transparency in coverage; Surprise Billing; 2025 Proposed NBPP/Individual Market/ACA exchanges; Prior Authorization; Hospital Consolidation; Employer-provided health coverage; Cyber Attack/ Cyber Security; Community Health + Maternal Health; Hospital Billing; Anti-tiering, Anti-steering; Artificial Intelligence; Individual Market Reforms and eAPTC Extension; Healthcare Affordability S.4027 - Healthy Competition for Better Care Act To ban anticompetitive terms in facility and insurance contracts that limit access to higher quality, lower cost care. Sponsor: Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] H.R.6248 - Healthy Competition for Better Care Act To ban anticompetitive terms in facility and insurance contracts that limit access to higher quality, lower cost care. Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19] H.R.4710 - No Surprises Act Enforcement Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase penalties for group health plans and health insurance issuers for practices that violate balance billing requirements, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3] S.2420 - No Surprises Act Enforcement Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase penalties for group health plans, health insurance issuers, and nonparticipating providers or facilities for practices that violate balance billing requirements, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] S.2355 - Patients Deserve Price Tags Act To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for hospital and insurer price transparency. Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] H.R.8684 - Transparency in Billing Act of 2026 To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group health insurance coverage to only pay claims submitted by hospitals that have in place policies and procedures to ensure accurate billing practices, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5] H.R.9393 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act of 2026 To promote price transparency in the health care sector. Sponsor: Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2] H.R.9397 - Premium Transparency Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act and title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure health insurer accountability through publishing of overhead costs and claim payments, and to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on the provision of certain insurance information. Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] H.R.9117 - Clear Healthcare Expense Cost Knowledge Act (CHECK Act) To promote the availability of certain healthcare information, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23] H.R.9390 - Prices on the Wall Act of 2026 To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to require certain facilities to post prices on the walls. Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1] H.R.9396 - Prior Authorization Accountability Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the displaying of claim denial rates. Sponsor: Rep. Goldman, Craig A. [R-TX-12] H.R. 8209 - School Based-Health Centers Reauthorization Act To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the school-based health centers grant program. Sponsor: Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] H.R.9389 - Nutrition Education and Chronic Disease Prevention in Community Health Centers Act of 2026 To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize funding for nutrition education and chronic disease prevention at federally qualified health centers, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] H.R. 8201 - Expanding Community Access to Health Services Act To amend Public Health Service Act to require community health centers to provide behavioral and mental health and substance use disorder services, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3] S.380 - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act To improve obstetric emergency care. Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] H.R.1254 - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act To improve obstetric emergency care. Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] H.R.7973 - Momnibus Act To end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14] H.R.1521 - DOC Access Act of 2025 To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] S.3097 - Health Information Privacy Reform Act To provide additional protections with respect to health information, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] S.1874 - Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2026 To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain nursing workforce development programs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] S.2301 - Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025 To reauthorize certain programs regarding rural health care. Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]

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Matched citations: H.R.1254

ACA Healthcare tax credits; Transparency in coverage; Surprise Billing; 2025 Proposed NBPP/Individual Market/ACA exchanges; Prior Authorization; Hospital Consolidation; Employer-provided health coverage; Cyber Attack/ Cyber Security; Community Health + Maternal Health; Hospital Billing; Anti-tiering, Anti-steering; Artificial Intelligence; Individual Market Reforms and eAPTC Extension; Healthcare Affordability S.4027 - Healthy Competition for Better Care Act To ban anticompetitive terms in facility and insurance contracts that limit access to higher quality, lower cost care. Sponsor: Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] H.R.6248 - Healthy Competition for Better Care Act To ban anticompetitive terms in facility and insurance contracts that limit access to higher quality, lower cost care. Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19] H.R.4710 - No Surprises Act Enforcement Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase penalties for group health plans and health insurance issuers for practices that violate balance billing requirements, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3] S.2420 - No Surprises Act Enforcement Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase penalties for group health plans, health insurance issuers, and nonparticipating providers or facilities for practices that violate balance billing requirements, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] S.2355 - Patients Deserve Price Tags Act To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for hospital and insurer price transparency. Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] H.R.8684 - Transparency in Billing Act of 2026 To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group health insurance coverage to only pay claims submitted by hospitals that have in place policies and procedures to ensure accurate billing practices, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5] H.R.9393 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act of 2026 To promote price transparency in the health care sector. Sponsor: Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2] H.R.9397 - Premium Transparency Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act and title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure health insurer accountability through publishing of overhead costs and claim payments, and to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on the provision of certain insurance information. Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] H.R.9117 - Clear Healthcare Expense Cost Knowledge Act (CHECK Act) To promote the availability of certain healthcare information, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23] H.R.9390 - Prices on the Wall Act of 2026 To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to require certain facilities to post prices on the walls. Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1] H.R.9396 - Prior Authorization Accountability Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the displaying of claim denial rates. Sponsor: Rep. Goldman, Craig A. [R-TX-12] H.R. 8209 - School Based-Health Centers Reauthorization Act To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the school-based health centers grant program. Sponsor: Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] H.R.9389 - Nutrition Education and Chronic Disease Prevention in Community Health Centers Act of 2026 To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize funding for nutrition education and chronic disease prevention at federally qualified health centers, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] H.R. 8201 - Expanding Community Access to Health Services Act To amend Public Health Service Act to require community health centers to provide behavioral and mental health and substance use disorder services, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3] S.380 - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act To improve obstetric emergency care. Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] H.R.1254 - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act To improve obstetric emergency care. Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] H.R.7973 - Momnibus Act To end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14] H.R.1521 - DOC Access Act of 2025 To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] S.3097 - Health Information Privacy Reform Act To provide additional protections with respect to health information, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] S.1874 - Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2026 To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain nursing workforce development programs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] S.2301 - Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025 To reauthorize certain programs regarding rural health care. Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]

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Matched citations: H.R.1521

Generics access; Prescription Drug Cost; PBM Reform and Prescription Drug Policy S.1954 - Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act To improve the requirements for making a determination of interchangeability of a biological product and its reference product. Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] S.3014 - Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act of 2025 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to citizen petitions. Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] S.1041 - Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to address the infringement of patents that claim biological products, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] S.1040 - Drug Competition Enhancement Act A bill to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to prohibit product hopping, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] S.1096 - Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act A bill to prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market, and to prohibit biological product manufacturers from compensating biosimilar and interchangeable companies to delay the entry of biosimilar biological products and interchangeable biological products. Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] S.1095 - Stop STALLING Act A bill to enable the Federal Trade Commission to deter filing of sham citizen petitions to cover an attempt to interfere with approval of a competing generic drug or biosimilar, to foster competition, and facilitate the efficient review of petitions filed in good faith to raise legitimate public health concerns, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] S.1097 - Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2025 To amend title 35, United States Code, to establish an interagency task force between the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the Food and Drug Administration for purposes of sharing information and providing technical assistance with respect to patents, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] H.R.4570 - Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2025 To amend title 35, United States Code, to establish an interagency task force between the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the Food and Drug Administration for purposes of sharing information and providing technical assistance with respect to patents, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] S.1302 - Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications Act To provide for increased transparency in generic drug applications. Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] H.R.1843 - Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications Act To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to increase transparency in generic drug applications. Sponsor: Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] H.R.7895 - PBM Kickback Prohibition Act To amend section 408 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to prohibit kickbacks to pharmacy benefit managers. Sponsor: Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12] S.4189 - INSULIN Act of 2026 To reduce the price of insulin and provide for patient protections with respect to the cost of insulin. Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]

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Matched citations: H.R.1843

Same-day billing restrictions in Medicaid; Medicare Advantage & MA Rate Notice; Medicare/Transparency; Mental Health Care, Youth Mental Health; Site neutral payment reform; Program Fraud, Waste, and Abuse H.R. 7996, Improving CARE for Youth Act (118th) To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day. Sponsor: Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] S.2556 - Improving CARE for Youth Act (118th) To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day. Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE] H.R.4077 - GUARD Veterans Health Care Act To amend title 38, United States Code, and the Social Security Act to permit recovery from the Department of Veterans Affairs of costs from Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug plans and to modify the authority for recovery by the United States of reasonable charges for certain care or services furnished to veterans for non-service-connected disabilities, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37] S.2145 - GUARD Veterans Health Care Act To amend title 38, United States Code, and the Social Security Act to permit recovery from the Department of Veterans Affairs of costs from Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug plans and to modify the authority for recovery by the United States of reasonable charges for certain care or services furnished to veterans for non-service-connected disabilities, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] H.R.668 - Coordinating Care for Senior Veterans and Wounded Warriors Act To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to coordinate, navigate, and manage care and benefits for veterans enrolled in both the Medicare program and the system of annual patient enrollment of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Sponsor: Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6] S.506 - Coordinating Care for Senior Veterans and Wounded Warriors Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a three-year pilot program to coordinate, navigate, and manage care and benefits for veterans who are enrolled in both the Medicare program and the VA health care system. Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] H.R.9392 - Medicare Advantage Cost Transparency Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the inclusion of certain information in Medicare Advantage encounter data. Sponsor: Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] H.R. 5243 - Supplemental Benefits Transparency Bill To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage. Sponsor: Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4] H.R.3514 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16] H.R.8883 - Protecting Seniors and Stopping Fraudsters Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for additional oversight of hospice programs and home health agencies under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24] H.R.8871 - DME Scammer Prevention Act of 2026 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to promote Medicare program integrity with respect to certain medical equipment and supplies. Sponsor: Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4] H.R.9847 - Improving CARE for Youth Act To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services or substance use disorder services and primary care services furnished on the same day. Sponsor: Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] S.5236 - Improving CARE for Youth Act To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day. Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] H.R.9693 - Patients First Act of 2026 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify certain physician payments under the Medicare program. Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] H.R.8375 - Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain reforms under the Medicare Advantage program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] S.4384 - Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain reforms under the Medicare Advantage program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]

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Matched citations: H.R.3514

Same-day billing restrictions in Medicaid; Medicare Advantage & MA Rate Notice; Medicare/Transparency; Mental Health Care, Youth Mental Health; Site neutral payment reform; Program Fraud, Waste, and Abuse H.R. 7996, Improving CARE for Youth Act (118th) To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day. Sponsor: Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] S.2556 - Improving CARE for Youth Act (118th) To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day. Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE] H.R.4077 - GUARD Veterans Health Care Act To amend title 38, United States Code, and the Social Security Act to permit recovery from the Department of Veterans Affairs of costs from Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug plans and to modify the authority for recovery by the United States of reasonable charges for certain care or services furnished to veterans for non-service-connected disabilities, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37] S.2145 - GUARD Veterans Health Care Act To amend title 38, United States Code, and the Social Security Act to permit recovery from the Department of Veterans Affairs of costs from Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug plans and to modify the authority for recovery by the United States of reasonable charges for certain care or services furnished to veterans for non-service-connected disabilities, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] H.R.668 - Coordinating Care for Senior Veterans and Wounded Warriors Act To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to coordinate, navigate, and manage care and benefits for veterans enrolled in both the Medicare program and the system of annual patient enrollment of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Sponsor: Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6] S.506 - Coordinating Care for Senior Veterans and Wounded Warriors Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a three-year pilot program to coordinate, navigate, and manage care and benefits for veterans who are enrolled in both the Medicare program and the VA health care system. Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] H.R.9392 - Medicare Advantage Cost Transparency Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the inclusion of certain information in Medicare Advantage encounter data. Sponsor: Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] H.R. 5243 - Supplemental Benefits Transparency Bill To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage. Sponsor: Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4] H.R.3514 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16] H.R.8883 - Protecting Seniors and Stopping Fraudsters Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for additional oversight of hospice programs and home health agencies under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24] H.R.8871 - DME Scammer Prevention Act of 2026 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to promote Medicare program integrity with respect to certain medical equipment and supplies. Sponsor: Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4] H.R.9847 - Improving CARE for Youth Act To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services or substance use disorder services and primary care services furnished on the same day. Sponsor: Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] S.5236 - Improving CARE for Youth Act To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day. Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] H.R.9693 - Patients First Act of 2026 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify certain physician payments under the Medicare program. Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] H.R.8375 - Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain reforms under the Medicare Advantage program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] S.4384 - Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain reforms under the Medicare Advantage program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]

Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.4077

Generics access; Prescription Drug Cost; PBM Reform and Prescription Drug Policy S.1954 - Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act To improve the requirements for making a determination of interchangeability of a biological product and its reference product. Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] S.3014 - Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act of 2025 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to citizen petitions. Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] S.1041 - Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to address the infringement of patents that claim biological products, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] S.1040 - Drug Competition Enhancement Act A bill to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to prohibit product hopping, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] S.1096 - Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act A bill to prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market, and to prohibit biological product manufacturers from compensating biosimilar and interchangeable companies to delay the entry of biosimilar biological products and interchangeable biological products. Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] S.1095 - Stop STALLING Act A bill to enable the Federal Trade Commission to deter filing of sham citizen petitions to cover an attempt to interfere with approval of a competing generic drug or biosimilar, to foster competition, and facilitate the efficient review of petitions filed in good faith to raise legitimate public health concerns, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] S.1097 - Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2025 To amend title 35, United States Code, to establish an interagency task force between the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the Food and Drug Administration for purposes of sharing information and providing technical assistance with respect to patents, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] H.R.4570 - Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2025 To amend title 35, United States Code, to establish an interagency task force between the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the Food and Drug Administration for purposes of sharing information and providing technical assistance with respect to patents, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] S.1302 - Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications Act To provide for increased transparency in generic drug applications. Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] H.R.1843 - Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications Act To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to increase transparency in generic drug applications. Sponsor: Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] H.R.7895 - PBM Kickback Prohibition Act To amend section 408 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to prohibit kickbacks to pharmacy benefit managers. Sponsor: Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12] S.4189 - INSULIN Act of 2026 To reduce the price of insulin and provide for patient protections with respect to the cost of insulin. Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]

Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.4570

ACA Healthcare tax credits; Transparency in coverage; Surprise Billing; 2025 Proposed NBPP/Individual Market/ACA exchanges; Prior Authorization; Hospital Consolidation; Employer-provided health coverage; Cyber Attack/ Cyber Security; Community Health + Maternal Health; Hospital Billing; Anti-tiering, Anti-steering; Artificial Intelligence; Individual Market Reforms and eAPTC Extension; Healthcare Affordability S.4027 - Healthy Competition for Better Care Act To ban anticompetitive terms in facility and insurance contracts that limit access to higher quality, lower cost care. Sponsor: Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] H.R.6248 - Healthy Competition for Better Care Act To ban anticompetitive terms in facility and insurance contracts that limit access to higher quality, lower cost care. Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19] H.R.4710 - No Surprises Act Enforcement Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase penalties for group health plans and health insurance issuers for practices that violate balance billing requirements, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3] S.2420 - No Surprises Act Enforcement Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase penalties for group health plans, health insurance issuers, and nonparticipating providers or facilities for practices that violate balance billing requirements, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] S.2355 - Patients Deserve Price Tags Act To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for hospital and insurer price transparency. Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] H.R.8684 - Transparency in Billing Act of 2026 To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group health insurance coverage to only pay claims submitted by hospitals that have in place policies and procedures to ensure accurate billing practices, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5] H.R.9393 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act of 2026 To promote price transparency in the health care sector. Sponsor: Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2] H.R.9397 - Premium Transparency Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act and title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure health insurer accountability through publishing of overhead costs and claim payments, and to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on the provision of certain insurance information. Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] H.R.9117 - Clear Healthcare Expense Cost Knowledge Act (CHECK Act) To promote the availability of certain healthcare information, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23] H.R.9390 - Prices on the Wall Act of 2026 To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to require certain facilities to post prices on the walls. Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1] H.R.9396 - Prior Authorization Accountability Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the displaying of claim denial rates. Sponsor: Rep. Goldman, Craig A. [R-TX-12] H.R. 8209 - School Based-Health Centers Reauthorization Act To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the school-based health centers grant program. Sponsor: Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] H.R.9389 - Nutrition Education and Chronic Disease Prevention in Community Health Centers Act of 2026 To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize funding for nutrition education and chronic disease prevention at federally qualified health centers, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] H.R. 8201 - Expanding Community Access to Health Services Act To amend Public Health Service Act to require community health centers to provide behavioral and mental health and substance use disorder services, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3] S.380 - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act To improve obstetric emergency care. Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] H.R.1254 - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act To improve obstetric emergency care. Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] H.R.7973 - Momnibus Act To end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14] H.R.1521 - DOC Access Act of 2025 To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] S.3097 - Health Information Privacy Reform Act To provide additional protections with respect to health information, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] S.1874 - Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2026 To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain nursing workforce development programs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] S.2301 - Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025 To reauthorize certain programs regarding rural health care. Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]

Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.4710

Same-day billing restrictions in Medicaid; Medicare Advantage & MA Rate Notice; Medicare/Transparency; Mental Health Care, Youth Mental Health; Site neutral payment reform; Program Fraud, Waste, and Abuse H.R. 7996, Improving CARE for Youth Act (118th) To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day. Sponsor: Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] S.2556 - Improving CARE for Youth Act (118th) To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day. Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE] H.R.4077 - GUARD Veterans Health Care Act To amend title 38, United States Code, and the Social Security Act to permit recovery from the Department of Veterans Affairs of costs from Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug plans and to modify the authority for recovery by the United States of reasonable charges for certain care or services furnished to veterans for non-service-connected disabilities, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37] S.2145 - GUARD Veterans Health Care Act To amend title 38, United States Code, and the Social Security Act to permit recovery from the Department of Veterans Affairs of costs from Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug plans and to modify the authority for recovery by the United States of reasonable charges for certain care or services furnished to veterans for non-service-connected disabilities, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] H.R.668 - Coordinating Care for Senior Veterans and Wounded Warriors Act To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to coordinate, navigate, and manage care and benefits for veterans enrolled in both the Medicare program and the system of annual patient enrollment of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Sponsor: Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6] S.506 - Coordinating Care for Senior Veterans and Wounded Warriors Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a three-year pilot program to coordinate, navigate, and manage care and benefits for veterans who are enrolled in both the Medicare program and the VA health care system. Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] H.R.9392 - Medicare Advantage Cost Transparency Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the inclusion of certain information in Medicare Advantage encounter data. Sponsor: Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] H.R. 5243 - Supplemental Benefits Transparency Bill To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage. Sponsor: Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4] H.R.3514 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16] H.R.8883 - Protecting Seniors and Stopping Fraudsters Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for additional oversight of hospice programs and home health agencies under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24] H.R.8871 - DME Scammer Prevention Act of 2026 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to promote Medicare program integrity with respect to certain medical equipment and supplies. Sponsor: Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4] H.R.9847 - Improving CARE for Youth Act To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services or substance use disorder services and primary care services furnished on the same day. Sponsor: Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] S.5236 - Improving CARE for Youth Act To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day. Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] H.R.9693 - Patients First Act of 2026 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify certain physician payments under the Medicare program. Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] H.R.8375 - Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain reforms under the Medicare Advantage program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] S.4384 - Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain reforms under the Medicare Advantage program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]

Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 5243

ACA Healthcare tax credits; Transparency in coverage; Surprise Billing; 2025 Proposed NBPP/Individual Market/ACA exchanges; Prior Authorization; Hospital Consolidation; Employer-provided health coverage; Cyber Attack/ Cyber Security; Community Health + Maternal Health; Hospital Billing; Anti-tiering, Anti-steering; Artificial Intelligence; Individual Market Reforms and eAPTC Extension; Healthcare Affordability S.4027 - Healthy Competition for Better Care Act To ban anticompetitive terms in facility and insurance contracts that limit access to higher quality, lower cost care. Sponsor: Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] H.R.6248 - Healthy Competition for Better Care Act To ban anticompetitive terms in facility and insurance contracts that limit access to higher quality, lower cost care. Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19] H.R.4710 - No Surprises Act Enforcement Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase penalties for group health plans and health insurance issuers for practices that violate balance billing requirements, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3] S.2420 - No Surprises Act Enforcement Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase penalties for group health plans, health insurance issuers, and nonparticipating providers or facilities for practices that violate balance billing requirements, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] S.2355 - Patients Deserve Price Tags Act To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for hospital and insurer price transparency. Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] H.R.8684 - Transparency in Billing Act of 2026 To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group health insurance coverage to only pay claims submitted by hospitals that have in place policies and procedures to ensure accurate billing practices, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5] H.R.9393 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act of 2026 To promote price transparency in the health care sector. Sponsor: Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2] H.R.9397 - Premium Transparency Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act and title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure health insurer accountability through publishing of overhead costs and claim payments, and to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on the provision of certain insurance information. Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] H.R.9117 - Clear Healthcare Expense Cost Knowledge Act (CHECK Act) To promote the availability of certain healthcare information, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23] H.R.9390 - Prices on the Wall Act of 2026 To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to require certain facilities to post prices on the walls. Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1] H.R.9396 - Prior Authorization Accountability Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the displaying of claim denial rates. Sponsor: Rep. Goldman, Craig A. [R-TX-12] H.R. 8209 - School Based-Health Centers Reauthorization Act To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the school-based health centers grant program. Sponsor: Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] H.R.9389 - Nutrition Education and Chronic Disease Prevention in Community Health Centers Act of 2026 To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize funding for nutrition education and chronic disease prevention at federally qualified health centers, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] H.R. 8201 - Expanding Community Access to Health Services Act To amend Public Health Service Act to require community health centers to provide behavioral and mental health and substance use disorder services, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3] S.380 - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act To improve obstetric emergency care. Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] H.R.1254 - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act To improve obstetric emergency care. Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] H.R.7973 - Momnibus Act To end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14] H.R.1521 - DOC Access Act of 2025 To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] S.3097 - Health Information Privacy Reform Act To provide additional protections with respect to health information, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] S.1874 - Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2026 To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain nursing workforce development programs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] S.2301 - Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025 To reauthorize certain programs regarding rural health care. Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]

Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.6248

Same-day billing restrictions in Medicaid; Medicare Advantage & MA Rate Notice; Medicare/Transparency; Mental Health Care, Youth Mental Health; Site neutral payment reform; Program Fraud, Waste, and Abuse H.R. 7996, Improving CARE for Youth Act (118th) To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day. Sponsor: Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] S.2556 - Improving CARE for Youth Act (118th) To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day. Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE] H.R.4077 - GUARD Veterans Health Care Act To amend title 38, United States Code, and the Social Security Act to permit recovery from the Department of Veterans Affairs of costs from Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug plans and to modify the authority for recovery by the United States of reasonable charges for certain care or services furnished to veterans for non-service-connected disabilities, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37] S.2145 - GUARD Veterans Health Care Act To amend title 38, United States Code, and the Social Security Act to permit recovery from the Department of Veterans Affairs of costs from Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug plans and to modify the authority for recovery by the United States of reasonable charges for certain care or services furnished to veterans for non-service-connected disabilities, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] H.R.668 - Coordinating Care for Senior Veterans and Wounded Warriors Act To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to coordinate, navigate, and manage care and benefits for veterans enrolled in both the Medicare program and the system of annual patient enrollment of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Sponsor: Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6] S.506 - Coordinating Care for Senior Veterans and Wounded Warriors Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a three-year pilot program to coordinate, navigate, and manage care and benefits for veterans who are enrolled in both the Medicare program and the VA health care system. Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] H.R.9392 - Medicare Advantage Cost Transparency Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the inclusion of certain information in Medicare Advantage encounter data. Sponsor: Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] H.R. 5243 - Supplemental Benefits Transparency Bill To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage. Sponsor: Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4] H.R.3514 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16] H.R.8883 - Protecting Seniors and Stopping Fraudsters Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for additional oversight of hospice programs and home health agencies under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24] H.R.8871 - DME Scammer Prevention Act of 2026 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to promote Medicare program integrity with respect to certain medical equipment and supplies. Sponsor: Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4] H.R.9847 - Improving CARE for Youth Act To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services or substance use disorder services and primary care services furnished on the same day. Sponsor: Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] S.5236 - Improving CARE for Youth Act To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day. Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] H.R.9693 - Patients First Act of 2026 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify certain physician payments under the Medicare program. Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] H.R.8375 - Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain reforms under the Medicare Advantage program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] S.4384 - Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain reforms under the Medicare Advantage program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]

Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.668

Generics access; Prescription Drug Cost; PBM Reform and Prescription Drug Policy S.1954 - Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act To improve the requirements for making a determination of interchangeability of a biological product and its reference product. Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] S.3014 - Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act of 2025 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to citizen petitions. Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] S.1041 - Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to address the infringement of patents that claim biological products, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] S.1040 - Drug Competition Enhancement Act A bill to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to prohibit product hopping, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] S.1096 - Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act A bill to prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market, and to prohibit biological product manufacturers from compensating biosimilar and interchangeable companies to delay the entry of biosimilar biological products and interchangeable biological products. Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] S.1095 - Stop STALLING Act A bill to enable the Federal Trade Commission to deter filing of sham citizen petitions to cover an attempt to interfere with approval of a competing generic drug or biosimilar, to foster competition, and facilitate the efficient review of petitions filed in good faith to raise legitimate public health concerns, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] S.1097 - Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2025 To amend title 35, United States Code, to establish an interagency task force between the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the Food and Drug Administration for purposes of sharing information and providing technical assistance with respect to patents, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] H.R.4570 - Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2025 To amend title 35, United States Code, to establish an interagency task force between the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the Food and Drug Administration for purposes of sharing information and providing technical assistance with respect to patents, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] S.1302 - Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications Act To provide for increased transparency in generic drug applications. Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] H.R.1843 - Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications Act To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to increase transparency in generic drug applications. Sponsor: Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] H.R.7895 - PBM Kickback Prohibition Act To amend section 408 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to prohibit kickbacks to pharmacy benefit managers. Sponsor: Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12] S.4189 - INSULIN Act of 2026 To reduce the price of insulin and provide for patient protections with respect to the cost of insulin. Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]

Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.7895

ACA Healthcare tax credits; Transparency in coverage; Surprise Billing; 2025 Proposed NBPP/Individual Market/ACA exchanges; Prior Authorization; Hospital Consolidation; Employer-provided health coverage; Cyber Attack/ Cyber Security; Community Health + Maternal Health; Hospital Billing; Anti-tiering, Anti-steering; Artificial Intelligence; Individual Market Reforms and eAPTC Extension; Healthcare Affordability S.4027 - Healthy Competition for Better Care Act To ban anticompetitive terms in facility and insurance contracts that limit access to higher quality, lower cost care. Sponsor: Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] H.R.6248 - Healthy Competition for Better Care Act To ban anticompetitive terms in facility and insurance contracts that limit access to higher quality, lower cost care. Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19] H.R.4710 - No Surprises Act Enforcement Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase penalties for group health plans and health insurance issuers for practices that violate balance billing requirements, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3] S.2420 - No Surprises Act Enforcement Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase penalties for group health plans, health insurance issuers, and nonparticipating providers or facilities for practices that violate balance billing requirements, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] S.2355 - Patients Deserve Price Tags Act To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for hospital and insurer price transparency. Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] H.R.8684 - Transparency in Billing Act of 2026 To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group health insurance coverage to only pay claims submitted by hospitals that have in place policies and procedures to ensure accurate billing practices, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5] H.R.9393 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act of 2026 To promote price transparency in the health care sector. Sponsor: Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2] H.R.9397 - Premium Transparency Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act and title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure health insurer accountability through publishing of overhead costs and claim payments, and to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on the provision of certain insurance information. Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] H.R.9117 - Clear Healthcare Expense Cost Knowledge Act (CHECK Act) To promote the availability of certain healthcare information, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23] H.R.9390 - Prices on the Wall Act of 2026 To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to require certain facilities to post prices on the walls. Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1] H.R.9396 - Prior Authorization Accountability Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the displaying of claim denial rates. Sponsor: Rep. Goldman, Craig A. [R-TX-12] H.R. 8209 - School Based-Health Centers Reauthorization Act To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the school-based health centers grant program. Sponsor: Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] H.R.9389 - Nutrition Education and Chronic Disease Prevention in Community Health Centers Act of 2026 To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize funding for nutrition education and chronic disease prevention at federally qualified health centers, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] H.R. 8201 - Expanding Community Access to Health Services Act To amend Public Health Service Act to require community health centers to provide behavioral and mental health and substance use disorder services, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3] S.380 - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act To improve obstetric emergency care. Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] H.R.1254 - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act To improve obstetric emergency care. Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] H.R.7973 - Momnibus Act To end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14] H.R.1521 - DOC Access Act of 2025 To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] S.3097 - Health Information Privacy Reform Act To provide additional protections with respect to health information, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] S.1874 - Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2026 To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain nursing workforce development programs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] S.2301 - Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025 To reauthorize certain programs regarding rural health care. Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]

Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.7973

Same-day billing restrictions in Medicaid; Medicare Advantage & MA Rate Notice; Medicare/Transparency; Mental Health Care, Youth Mental Health; Site neutral payment reform; Program Fraud, Waste, and Abuse H.R. 7996, Improving CARE for Youth Act (118th) To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day. Sponsor: Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] S.2556 - Improving CARE for Youth Act (118th) To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day. Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE] H.R.4077 - GUARD Veterans Health Care Act To amend title 38, United States Code, and the Social Security Act to permit recovery from the Department of Veterans Affairs of costs from Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug plans and to modify the authority for recovery by the United States of reasonable charges for certain care or services furnished to veterans for non-service-connected disabilities, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37] S.2145 - GUARD Veterans Health Care Act To amend title 38, United States Code, and the Social Security Act to permit recovery from the Department of Veterans Affairs of costs from Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug plans and to modify the authority for recovery by the United States of reasonable charges for certain care or services furnished to veterans for non-service-connected disabilities, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] H.R.668 - Coordinating Care for Senior Veterans and Wounded Warriors Act To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to coordinate, navigate, and manage care and benefits for veterans enrolled in both the Medicare program and the system of annual patient enrollment of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Sponsor: Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6] S.506 - Coordinating Care for Senior Veterans and Wounded Warriors Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a three-year pilot program to coordinate, navigate, and manage care and benefits for veterans who are enrolled in both the Medicare program and the VA health care system. Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] H.R.9392 - Medicare Advantage Cost Transparency Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the inclusion of certain information in Medicare Advantage encounter data. Sponsor: Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] H.R. 5243 - Supplemental Benefits Transparency Bill To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage. Sponsor: Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4] H.R.3514 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16] H.R.8883 - Protecting Seniors and Stopping Fraudsters Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for additional oversight of hospice programs and home health agencies under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24] H.R.8871 - DME Scammer Prevention Act of 2026 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to promote Medicare program integrity with respect to certain medical equipment and supplies. Sponsor: Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4] H.R.9847 - Improving CARE for Youth Act To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services or substance use disorder services and primary care services furnished on the same day. Sponsor: Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] S.5236 - Improving CARE for Youth Act To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day. Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] H.R.9693 - Patients First Act of 2026 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify certain physician payments under the Medicare program. Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] H.R.8375 - Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain reforms under the Medicare Advantage program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] S.4384 - Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain reforms under the Medicare Advantage program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]

Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 7996

ACA Healthcare tax credits; Transparency in coverage; Surprise Billing; 2025 Proposed NBPP/Individual Market/ACA exchanges; Prior Authorization; Hospital Consolidation; Employer-provided health coverage; Cyber Attack/ Cyber Security; Community Health + Maternal Health; Hospital Billing; Anti-tiering, Anti-steering; Artificial Intelligence; Individual Market Reforms and eAPTC Extension; Healthcare Affordability S.4027 - Healthy Competition for Better Care Act To ban anticompetitive terms in facility and insurance contracts that limit access to higher quality, lower cost care. Sponsor: Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] H.R.6248 - Healthy Competition for Better Care Act To ban anticompetitive terms in facility and insurance contracts that limit access to higher quality, lower cost care. Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19] H.R.4710 - No Surprises Act Enforcement Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase penalties for group health plans and health insurance issuers for practices that violate balance billing requirements, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3] S.2420 - No Surprises Act Enforcement Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase penalties for group health plans, health insurance issuers, and nonparticipating providers or facilities for practices that violate balance billing requirements, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] S.2355 - Patients Deserve Price Tags Act To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for hospital and insurer price transparency. Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] H.R.8684 - Transparency in Billing Act of 2026 To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group health insurance coverage to only pay claims submitted by hospitals that have in place policies and procedures to ensure accurate billing practices, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5] H.R.9393 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act of 2026 To promote price transparency in the health care sector. Sponsor: Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2] H.R.9397 - Premium Transparency Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act and title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure health insurer accountability through publishing of overhead costs and claim payments, and to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on the provision of certain insurance information. Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] H.R.9117 - Clear Healthcare Expense Cost Knowledge Act (CHECK Act) To promote the availability of certain healthcare information, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23] H.R.9390 - Prices on the Wall Act of 2026 To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to require certain facilities to post prices on the walls. Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1] H.R.9396 - Prior Authorization Accountability Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the displaying of claim denial rates. Sponsor: Rep. Goldman, Craig A. [R-TX-12] H.R. 8209 - School Based-Health Centers Reauthorization Act To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the school-based health centers grant program. Sponsor: Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] H.R.9389 - Nutrition Education and Chronic Disease Prevention in Community Health Centers Act of 2026 To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize funding for nutrition education and chronic disease prevention at federally qualified health centers, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] H.R. 8201 - Expanding Community Access to Health Services Act To amend Public Health Service Act to require community health centers to provide behavioral and mental health and substance use disorder services, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3] S.380 - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act To improve obstetric emergency care. Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] H.R.1254 - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act To improve obstetric emergency care. Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] H.R.7973 - Momnibus Act To end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14] H.R.1521 - DOC Access Act of 2025 To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] S.3097 - Health Information Privacy Reform Act To provide additional protections with respect to health information, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] S.1874 - Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2026 To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain nursing workforce development programs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] S.2301 - Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025 To reauthorize certain programs regarding rural health care. Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]

Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 8201

ACA Healthcare tax credits; Transparency in coverage; Surprise Billing; 2025 Proposed NBPP/Individual Market/ACA exchanges; Prior Authorization; Hospital Consolidation; Employer-provided health coverage; Cyber Attack/ Cyber Security; Community Health + Maternal Health; Hospital Billing; Anti-tiering, Anti-steering; Artificial Intelligence; Individual Market Reforms and eAPTC Extension; Healthcare Affordability S.4027 - Healthy Competition for Better Care Act To ban anticompetitive terms in facility and insurance contracts that limit access to higher quality, lower cost care. Sponsor: Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] H.R.6248 - Healthy Competition for Better Care Act To ban anticompetitive terms in facility and insurance contracts that limit access to higher quality, lower cost care. Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19] H.R.4710 - No Surprises Act Enforcement Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase penalties for group health plans and health insurance issuers for practices that violate balance billing requirements, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3] S.2420 - No Surprises Act Enforcement Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase penalties for group health plans, health insurance issuers, and nonparticipating providers or facilities for practices that violate balance billing requirements, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] S.2355 - Patients Deserve Price Tags Act To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for hospital and insurer price transparency. Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] H.R.8684 - Transparency in Billing Act of 2026 To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group health insurance coverage to only pay claims submitted by hospitals that have in place policies and procedures to ensure accurate billing practices, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5] H.R.9393 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act of 2026 To promote price transparency in the health care sector. Sponsor: Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2] H.R.9397 - Premium Transparency Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act and title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure health insurer accountability through publishing of overhead costs and claim payments, and to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on the provision of certain insurance information. Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] H.R.9117 - Clear Healthcare Expense Cost Knowledge Act (CHECK Act) To promote the availability of certain healthcare information, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23] H.R.9390 - Prices on the Wall Act of 2026 To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to require certain facilities to post prices on the walls. Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1] H.R.9396 - Prior Authorization Accountability Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the displaying of claim denial rates. Sponsor: Rep. Goldman, Craig A. [R-TX-12] H.R. 8209 - School Based-Health Centers Reauthorization Act To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the school-based health centers grant program. Sponsor: Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] H.R.9389 - Nutrition Education and Chronic Disease Prevention in Community Health Centers Act of 2026 To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize funding for nutrition education and chronic disease prevention at federally qualified health centers, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] H.R. 8201 - Expanding Community Access to Health Services Act To amend Public Health Service Act to require community health centers to provide behavioral and mental health and substance use disorder services, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3] S.380 - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act To improve obstetric emergency care. Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] H.R.1254 - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act To improve obstetric emergency care. Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] H.R.7973 - Momnibus Act To end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14] H.R.1521 - DOC Access Act of 2025 To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] S.3097 - Health Information Privacy Reform Act To provide additional protections with respect to health information, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] S.1874 - Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2026 To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain nursing workforce development programs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] S.2301 - Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025 To reauthorize certain programs regarding rural health care. Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]

Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 8209

Same-day billing restrictions in Medicaid; Medicare Advantage & MA Rate Notice; Medicare/Transparency; Mental Health Care, Youth Mental Health; Site neutral payment reform; Program Fraud, Waste, and Abuse H.R. 7996, Improving CARE for Youth Act (118th) To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day. Sponsor: Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] S.2556 - Improving CARE for Youth Act (118th) To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day. Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE] H.R.4077 - GUARD Veterans Health Care Act To amend title 38, United States Code, and the Social Security Act to permit recovery from the Department of Veterans Affairs of costs from Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug plans and to modify the authority for recovery by the United States of reasonable charges for certain care or services furnished to veterans for non-service-connected disabilities, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37] S.2145 - GUARD Veterans Health Care Act To amend title 38, United States Code, and the Social Security Act to permit recovery from the Department of Veterans Affairs of costs from Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug plans and to modify the authority for recovery by the United States of reasonable charges for certain care or services furnished to veterans for non-service-connected disabilities, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] H.R.668 - Coordinating Care for Senior Veterans and Wounded Warriors Act To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to coordinate, navigate, and manage care and benefits for veterans enrolled in both the Medicare program and the system of annual patient enrollment of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Sponsor: Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6] S.506 - Coordinating Care for Senior Veterans and Wounded Warriors Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a three-year pilot program to coordinate, navigate, and manage care and benefits for veterans who are enrolled in both the Medicare program and the VA health care system. Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] H.R.9392 - Medicare Advantage Cost Transparency Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the inclusion of certain information in Medicare Advantage encounter data. Sponsor: Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] H.R. 5243 - Supplemental Benefits Transparency Bill To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage. Sponsor: Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4] H.R.3514 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16] H.R.8883 - Protecting Seniors and Stopping Fraudsters Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for additional oversight of hospice programs and home health agencies under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24] H.R.8871 - DME Scammer Prevention Act of 2026 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to promote Medicare program integrity with respect to certain medical equipment and supplies. Sponsor: Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4] H.R.9847 - Improving CARE for Youth Act To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services or substance use disorder services and primary care services furnished on the same day. Sponsor: Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] S.5236 - Improving CARE for Youth Act To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day. Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] H.R.9693 - Patients First Act of 2026 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify certain physician payments under the Medicare program. Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] H.R.8375 - Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain reforms under the Medicare Advantage program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] S.4384 - Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain reforms under the Medicare Advantage program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]

Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.8375

ACA Healthcare tax credits; Transparency in coverage; Surprise Billing; 2025 Proposed NBPP/Individual Market/ACA exchanges; Prior Authorization; Hospital Consolidation; Employer-provided health coverage; Cyber Attack/ Cyber Security; Community Health + Maternal Health; Hospital Billing; Anti-tiering, Anti-steering; Artificial Intelligence; Individual Market Reforms and eAPTC Extension; Healthcare Affordability S.4027 - Healthy Competition for Better Care Act To ban anticompetitive terms in facility and insurance contracts that limit access to higher quality, lower cost care. Sponsor: Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] H.R.6248 - Healthy Competition for Better Care Act To ban anticompetitive terms in facility and insurance contracts that limit access to higher quality, lower cost care. Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19] H.R.4710 - No Surprises Act Enforcement Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase penalties for group health plans and health insurance issuers for practices that violate balance billing requirements, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3] S.2420 - No Surprises Act Enforcement Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase penalties for group health plans, health insurance issuers, and nonparticipating providers or facilities for practices that violate balance billing requirements, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] S.2355 - Patients Deserve Price Tags Act To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for hospital and insurer price transparency. Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] H.R.8684 - Transparency in Billing Act of 2026 To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group health insurance coverage to only pay claims submitted by hospitals that have in place policies and procedures to ensure accurate billing practices, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5] H.R.9393 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act of 2026 To promote price transparency in the health care sector. Sponsor: Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2] H.R.9397 - Premium Transparency Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act and title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure health insurer accountability through publishing of overhead costs and claim payments, and to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on the provision of certain insurance information. Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] H.R.9117 - Clear Healthcare Expense Cost Knowledge Act (CHECK Act) To promote the availability of certain healthcare information, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23] H.R.9390 - Prices on the Wall Act of 2026 To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to require certain facilities to post prices on the walls. Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1] H.R.9396 - Prior Authorization Accountability Act To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the displaying of claim denial rates. Sponsor: Rep. Goldman, Craig A. [R-TX-12] H.R. 8209 - School Based-Health Centers Reauthorization Act To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the school-based health centers grant program. Sponsor: Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] H.R.9389 - Nutrition Education and Chronic Disease Prevention in Community Health Centers Act of 2026 To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize funding for nutrition education and chronic disease prevention at federally qualified health centers, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] H.R. 8201 - Expanding Community Access to Health Services Act To amend Public Health Service Act to require community health centers to provide behavioral and mental health and substance use disorder services, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3] S.380 - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act To improve obstetric emergency care. Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] H.R.1254 - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act To improve obstetric emergency care. Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] H.R.7973 - Momnibus Act To end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14] H.R.1521 - DOC Access Act of 2025 To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] S.3097 - Health Information Privacy Reform Act To provide additional protections with respect to health information, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] S.1874 - Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2026 To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain nursing workforce development programs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] S.2301 - Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025 To reauthorize certain programs regarding rural health care. Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]

Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.8684

Same-day billing restrictions in Medicaid; Medicare Advantage & MA Rate Notice; Medicare/Transparency; Mental Health Care, Youth Mental Health; Site neutral payment reform; Program Fraud, Waste, and Abuse H.R. 7996, Improving CARE for Youth Act (118th) To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day. Sponsor: Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] S.2556 - Improving CARE for Youth Act (118th) To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day. Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE] H.R.4077 - GUARD Veterans Health Care Act To amend title 38, United States Code, and the Social Security Act to permit recovery from the Department of Veterans Affairs of costs from Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug plans and to modify the authority for recovery by the United States of reasonable charges for certain care or services furnished to veterans for non-service-connected disabilities, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37] S.2145 - GUARD Veterans Health Care Act To amend title 38, United States Code, and the Social Security Act to permit recovery from the Department of Veterans Affairs of costs from Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug plans and to modify the authority for recovery by the United States of reasonable charges for certain care or services furnished to veterans for non-service-connected disabilities, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] H.R.668 - Coordinating Care for Senior Veterans and Wounded Warriors Act To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to coordinate, navigate, and manage care and benefits for veterans enrolled in both the Medicare program and the system of annual patient enrollment of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Sponsor: Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6] S.506 - Coordinating Care for Senior Veterans and Wounded Warriors Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a three-year pilot program to coordinate, navigate, and manage care and benefits for veterans who are enrolled in both the Medicare program and the VA health care system. Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] H.R.9392 - Medicare Advantage Cost Transparency Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the inclusion of certain information in Medicare Advantage encounter data. Sponsor: Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] H.R. 5243 - Supplemental Benefits Transparency Bill To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage. Sponsor: Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4] H.R.3514 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16] H.R.8883 - Protecting Seniors and Stopping Fraudsters Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for additional oversight of hospice programs and home health agencies under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24] H.R.8871 - DME Scammer Prevention Act of 2026 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to promote Medicare program integrity with respect to certain medical equipment and supplies. Sponsor: Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4] H.R.9847 - Improving CARE for Youth Act To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services or substance use disorder services and primary care services furnished on the same day. Sponsor: Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] S.5236 - Improving CARE for Youth Act To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day. Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] H.R.9693 - Patients First Act of 2026 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify certain physician payments under the Medicare program. Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] H.R.8375 - Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain reforms under the Medicare Advantage program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] S.4384 - Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain reforms under the Medicare Advantage program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]

Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.8871

Same-day billing restrictions in Medicaid; Medicare Advantage & MA Rate Notice; Medicare/Transparency; Mental Health Care, Youth Mental Health; Site neutral payment reform; Program Fraud, Waste, and Abuse H.R. 7996, Improving CARE for Youth Act (118th) To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day. Sponsor: Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] S.2556 - Improving CARE for Youth Act (118th) To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day. Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE] H.R.4077 - GUARD Veterans Health Care Act To amend title 38, United States Code, and the Social Security Act to permit recovery from the Department of Veterans Affairs of costs from Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug plans and to modify the authority for recovery by the United States of reasonable charges for certain care or services furnished to veterans for non-service-connected disabilities, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37] S.2145 - GUARD Veterans Health Care Act To amend title 38, United States Code, and the Social Security Act to permit recovery from the Department of Veterans Affairs of costs from Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug plans and to modify the authority for recovery by the United States of reasonable charges for certain care or services furnished to veterans for non-service-connected disabilities, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] H.R.668 - Coordinating Care for Senior Veterans and Wounded Warriors Act To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to coordinate, navigate, and manage care and benefits for veterans enrolled in both the Medicare program and the system of annual patient enrollment of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Sponsor: Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6] S.506 - Coordinating Care for Senior Veterans and Wounded Warriors Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a three-year pilot program to coordinate, navigate, and manage care and benefits for veterans who are enrolled in both the Medicare program and the VA health care system. Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] H.R.9392 - Medicare Advantage Cost Transparency Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the inclusion of certain information in Medicare Advantage encounter data. Sponsor: Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] H.R. 5243 - Supplemental Benefits Transparency Bill To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage. Sponsor: Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4] H.R.3514 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16] H.R.8883 - Protecting Seniors and Stopping Fraudsters Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for additional oversight of hospice programs and home health agencies under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24] H.R.8871 - DME Scammer Prevention Act of 2026 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to promote Medicare program integrity with respect to certain medical equipment and supplies. Sponsor: Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4] H.R.9847 - Improving CARE for Youth Act To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services or substance use disorder services and primary care services furnished on the same day. Sponsor: Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] S.5236 - Improving CARE for Youth Act To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day. Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] H.R.9693 - Patients First Act of 2026 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify certain physician payments under the Medicare program. Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] H.R.8375 - Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain reforms under the Medicare Advantage program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] S.4384 - Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain reforms under the Medicare Advantage program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]

Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R.8883