Lower Costs, More Transparency Act of 2026
Reps. Guthrie and Pallone Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Force Healthcare Price Transparency
This bill was recently introduced in the House and is currently being reviewed by three different committees. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is actively moving forward. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill has strong bipartisan support from leaders of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The focus on transparency and lowering costs is popular with voters in both parties.
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Life & Work
Small business owners who sponsor group health plans would gain access to detailed rate and payment data published in machine-readable files, including negotiated rates with every provider and spread pricing information for drugs. This data could help them negotiate better deals with insurers or identify plans that offer better value for their employees.
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Lower Costs, More Transparency Act of 2026
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