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Health Care Fairness for All Act

1/4/2025, 11:12 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3129

Bill 118 hr 3129, also known as the Health Care Fairness for All Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to ensure that all Americans have access to affordable and comprehensive health care coverage.

One of the key provisions of the Health Care Fairness for All Act is the establishment of a public option for health insurance. This would allow individuals and families to purchase a government-run health insurance plan that would compete with private insurance companies. The idea behind this provision is to increase competition in the health insurance market and drive down costs for consumers.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to protect individuals with pre-existing conditions. Under the Health Care Fairness for All Act, insurance companies would be prohibited from denying coverage or charging higher premiums based on a person's health status. This is aimed at ensuring that all Americans, regardless of their medical history, have access to affordable health insurance. Another important aspect of the bill is the expansion of Medicaid eligibility. The Health Care Fairness for All Act would increase the income threshold for Medicaid eligibility, allowing more low-income individuals and families to qualify for this government-run health insurance program. Overall, the Health Care Fairness for All Act seeks to improve access to affordable and comprehensive health care coverage for all Americans. By establishing a public option, protecting individuals with pre-existing conditions, and expanding Medicaid eligibility, this bill aims to address some of the key challenges facing the US health care system.

Current Status of Bill HR 3129

Bill HR 3129 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 9, 2023. Bill HR 3129 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 9, 2023.  Bill HR 3129's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3129

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3129

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Abortion
- Administrative remedies
- Child health
- Congressional oversight
- Disability and health-based discrimination
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Family relationships
- Government information and archives
- Government trust funds
- Health care costs and insurance
- Health care coverage and access
- Health technology, devices, supplies
- Home and outpatient care
- Hospital care
- Immigrant health and welfare
- Immunology and vaccination
- Income tax credits
- Inflation and prices
- Intergovernmental relations
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Prescription drugs
- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3129

Health Care Fairness for All Act
Health Care Fairness for All Act
To ensure health care fairness and affordability for all Americans through universal access to equitable health insurance tax credits, reformed health savings accounts, and strengthened consumer protections, and for other purposes.

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