Require medical providers to provide clear and itemized billing statements to patients for all services rendered.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Transparency in Billing Act of 2026?
The Transparency in Billing Act of 2026, known as H.R. 8684, has been in the House Committee on Education and Workforce since May 6, 2026. The committee members must vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation fails to receive a committee vote and dies in this stage. This pattern of committee inaction is the primary reason most bills do not become law.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Transparency in Billing Act of 2026 (H.R. 8684 (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. 4509 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 4509 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Virginia Foxx (R-NC)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.