Parity Enforcement Act of 2025

3/5/2025, 5:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 957

Bill 119 HR 957, also known as the Mental Health Parity Compliance Act, aims to address violations of mental health parity requirements by imposing civil monetary penalties. The bill seeks to ensure that health insurance plans provide equal coverage for mental health and substance use disorder services as they do for other medical services.

Under the bill, health insurance plans that fail to comply with mental health parity requirements could face financial penalties. These penalties are intended to incentivize insurance companies to adhere to the law and provide individuals with the mental health care they need.

The Mental Health Parity Compliance Act is crucial in promoting access to mental health services and reducing stigma surrounding mental illness. By holding insurance companies accountable for providing equal coverage for mental health care, the bill aims to improve the overall well-being of individuals struggling with mental health issues. Overall, Bill 119 HR 957 is a significant step towards ensuring that individuals receive the mental health care they deserve and promoting equality in healthcare coverage.

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Current Status of Bill HR 957

Bill HR 957 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 4, 2025. Bill HR 957 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 4, 2025.  Bill HR 957's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of February 4, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 957

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
4
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
15
Democrat Cosponsors
12
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 957

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 957

To provide for civil monetary penalties for violations of mental health parity requirements.To provide for civil monetary penalties for violations of mental health parity requirements.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 957

Donald Norcross
Donald Norcross
New Jersey(Democrat)
Mark Pocan
Mark Pocan
Wisconsin(Democrat)
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.
Georgia(Democrat)
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
Pennsylvania(Republican)
Joe Courtney
Joe Courtney
Connecticut(Democrat)
Dina Titus
Dina Titus
Nevada(Democrat)

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