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An original bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes.

4/7/2025, 2:52 PM

Summary of Bill S 1796

Bill 111 s 1796, also known as the Affordable Health Care for All Americans Act, aims to make healthcare more accessible and affordable for all Americans while also working to reduce the overall growth in healthcare spending. The bill includes provisions to expand access to healthcare coverage, improve the quality of care provided, and address rising costs in the healthcare system.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a public option for health insurance, which would provide individuals and families with an alternative to private insurance plans. This public option would be available through the health insurance marketplace and would offer comprehensive coverage at an affordable price.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to address the rising costs of prescription drugs by allowing the government to negotiate drug prices with pharmaceutical companies. This would help to lower the cost of medications for consumers and reduce overall healthcare spending. The Affordable Health Care for All Americans Act also includes provisions to improve the quality of care provided to patients, such as increasing funding for preventive care services and expanding access to mental health and substance abuse treatment. Overall, the goal of Bill 111 s 1796 is to ensure that all Americans have access to affordable, quality healthcare while also working to control the rising costs of healthcare in the United States.

Current Status of Bill S 1796

Bill S 1796 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 19, 2009. Bill S 1796 was introduced during Congress 111 and was introduced to the Senate on October 19, 2009.  Bill S 1796's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 184. as of October 19, 2009

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1796

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1796

Primary Policy Focus

Health

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