Simplify the process for doctors to get insurance approval for medical treatments and tests.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Prior Authorization Relief Act?
The Prior Authorization Relief Act is tracked under S. 3762, which has been in the Senate Committee on Finance since February 2, 2026. The Senate committee must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills fail to receive a committee vote and die through inaction. No action has occurred on this bill since February 2, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Prior Authorization Relief Act (S. 3762 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
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. 5612 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 5612 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
