H.R.485 — Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023

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H.R.485

Roll 40 • Congress 118, Session 2 • Feb 7, 2024 11:13 AM • Result: Passed

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BillH.R.485 — Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023
Vote questionOn Passage
Vote typeRecorded Vote
ResultPassed
TotalsYea 211 / Nay 208 / Present 0 / Not Voting 11
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R211007
D020804
I0000

Research Brief

On Passage

Bill Analysis

Bill Summary: HR 485 - Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023

The Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023 (HR 485) aims to enhance patient protections in the U.S. healthcare system, particularly concerning access to care and the prevention of discriminatory practices. The bill establishes critical provisions to ensure that all patients, regardless of their health status or financial situation, receive equitable treatment in healthcare settings.

Key Provisions:

  1. Non-Discrimination in Care: The bill prohibits healthcare providers and insurers from denying coverage or care based on pre-existing conditions, socioeconomic status, or other discriminatory factors.
  2. Patient Advocacy: It mandates the establishment of patient advocacy programs within healthcare facilities to assist individuals in navigating their rights and accessing necessary services.
  3. Transparency in Billing: The legislation requires healthcare providers to offer clear, upfront information regarding the costs of services and procedures, aiming to reduce surprise billing practices.

Funding and Authorities: The bill does not specify direct funding mechanisms but authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to allocate resources for implementing the patient advocacy programs and enhancing transparency measures. It also empowers HHS to enforce compliance among healthcare providers and insurers.

Affected Programs and Agencies:

  • The bill primarily impacts private health insurance companies, Medicare, and Medicaid programs.
  • It also involves the HHS, which will oversee the enforcement of the non-discrimination provisions and the establishment of advocacy programs.

Beneficiaries and Regulation: The primary beneficiaries of this legislation are patients who face barriers to accessing healthcare services. Healthcare providers and insurers will be regulated under the new non-discrimination and transparency requirements.

Key Timelines: As of the latest action, HR 485 has been referred to the Subcommittee on Health for further consideration. The timeline for subsequent hearings or votes remains to be determined, as the bill progresses through the legislative process.

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Yea (211)

K
Kelly Armstrong

ND • R • Aye

D
Dan Bishop

NC • R • Aye

K
Ken Buck

CO • R • Aye

L
Larry Bucshon

IN • R • Aye

M
Michael Burgess

TX • R • Aye

K
Ken Calvert

CA • R • Aye

J
Jerry Carl

AL • R • Aye

L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer

OR • R • Aye

A
Anthony D'Esposito

NY • R • Aye

J
John Duarte

CA • R • Aye

J
Jeff Duncan

SC • R • Aye

A
A. Ferguson

GA • R • Aye

S
Scott Franklin

FL • R • Aye

M
Matt Gaetz

FL • R • Aye

M
Mike Gallagher

WI • R • Aye

M
Mike Garcia

CA • R • Aye

B
Bob Good

VA • R • Aye

K
Kay Granger

TX • R • Aye

G
Garret Graves

LA • R • Aye

M
Mark Green

TN • R • Aye

D
Doug Lamborn

CO • R • Aye

J
Jake LaTurner

KS • R • Aye

D
Debbie Lesko

AZ • R • Aye

B
Blaine Luetkemeyer

MO • R • Aye

L
Lisa McClain

MI • R • Aye

P
Patrick McHenry

NC • R • Aye

M
Marcus Molinaro

NY • R • Aye

G
Greg Pence

IN • R • Aye

B
Bill Posey

FL • R • Aye

C
Cathy Rodgers

WA • R • Aye

M
Matthew Rosendale

MT • R • Aye

J
John Rutherford

FL • R • Aye

D
David Schweikert

AZ • R • Aye

P
Pete Sessions

TX • R • Aye

M
Michelle Steel

CA • R • Aye

M
Michael Waltz

FL • R • Aye

B
Brad Wenstrup

OH • R • Aye

B
Brandon Williams

NY • R • Aye

Nay (208)

C
Colin Allred

TX • D • No

E
Earl Blumenauer

OR • D • No

J
Jamaal Bowman

NY • D • No

C
Cori Bush

MO • D • No

Y
Yadira Caraveo

CO • D • No

T
Tony Cárdenas

CA • D • No

M
Matt Cartwright

PA • D • No

G
Gerald Connolly

VA • D • No

J
Jason Crow

CO • D • No

L
Lloyd Doggett

TX • D • No

A
Anna Eshoo

CA • D • No

R
Ruben Gallego

AZ • D • No

J
John Garamendi

CA • D • No

R
Raúl Grijalva

AZ • D • No

J
Jeff Jackson

NC • D • No

S
Sheila Jackson Lee

TX • D • No

D
Daniel Kildee

MI • D • No

D
Derek Kilmer

WA • D • No

A
Ann Kuster

NH • D • No

B
Barbara Lee

CA • D • No

K
Kathy Manning

NC • D • No

L
Lucy McBath

GA • D • No

G
Grace Napolitano

CA • D • No

W
Wiley Nickel

NC • D • No

B
Bill Pascrell

NJ • D • No

D
Donald Payne

NJ • D • No

M
Mary Peltola

AK • D • No

K
Katie Porter

CA • D • No

C
C. Ruppersberger

MD • D • No

J
John Sarbanes

MD • D • No

A
Abigail Spanberger

VA • D • No

E
Eric Swalwell

CA • D • No

R
Rashida Tlaib

MI • D • No

D
David Trone

MD • D • No

N
Nydia Velázquez

NY • D • No

D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz

FL • D • No

J
Jennifer Wexton

VA • D • No

S
Susan Wild

PA • D • No

Not Voting (11)

A
Alexander Mooney

WV • R • Not Voting

D
Dean Phillips

MN • D • Not Voting