Require health insurance companies to provide faster decisions on coverage for medical treatments.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act of 2026?
The Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act of 2026, known as H.R. 8500, has remained in the House Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce committees since April 26, 2026. Committee members must act next to hold a vote, but the bill faces the common constraint that most legislation never receives a committee hearing. Historical data shows that committee inaction is the standard way most bills end their life cycle.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act of 2026 (H.R. 8500 (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. 5392 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 5392 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Neal Dunn (R-FL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.