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House bill · H.R. 8442 (119th Congress)

Patient Refunds for Bad Denials Act of 2026

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Apr 22, 2026

Sponsor: Angie Craig (U.S. Representative, MN-2, Democratic)

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Summary

Would add a new part to the Public Health Service Act creating civil liability for health insurance issuers with high rates of claims denials, under which the Secretary may impose a payment on issuers offering group or individual coverage for plan years beginning on or after a specified date.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Energy and Commerce · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

  1. Apr 22, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. Apr 22, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  3. Apr 22, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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