Require hospitals to publish clear pricing information and face penalties for failing to comply with federal transparency rules.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act?
The Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act is currently stalled in the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions as of February 24, 2025. The committee members must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but historical data shows that most bills never receive a committee vote and die due to inaction. This bill has seen no recorded progress since February 24, 2025.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (S. 729 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since February 2025
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 S. 468 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 468 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
John Kennedy (R-LA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.