Limit the amount hospitals can charge Medicare for outpatient services to match the rates paid for similar services in doctors offices.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Preventing Hospital Overbilling of Medicare Act?
The bill H.R. 3023 has remained in the House committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means since April 23, 2025. Committee leaders must schedule a vote for the bill to move forward, but most bills fail to receive a committee vote and never reach the floor. This lack of action has continued for 14 months as of June 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Preventing Hospital Overbilling of Medicare Act (H.R. 3023 (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. 2863 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 2863 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Victoria Spartz (R-IN)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.