H.R. 8684 Reported by committee Health

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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5] Introduced May 7, 2026 Cosponsors 1 (1 D) Latest action July 13, 2026

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  1. Jul 13, 2026 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 652.
  2. Jul 13, 2026 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-748.
  3. May 21, 2026 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 0.
  4. May 21, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  5. May 7, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  6. May 7, 2026 Introduced in House

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