Ensure that payments made by third parties for prescription drugs count toward a patient's annual out of pocket cost limit.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with HELP Copays Act?
The HELP Copays Act is stalled in the House Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means committees as of July 2026. Members of these committees must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation fails to receive a committee vote and dies in this stage. The bill has seen no action since December 3, 2025.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by HELP Copays Act (H.R. 6423 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 830 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 830 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 1375 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 1375 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Thomas Kean (R-NJ)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.