Empowering Parents’ Healthcare Choices Act of 2021

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Explore the details of House Bill 4195 Empowering Parents’ Healthcare Choices Act of 2021 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/4/2025, 11:12 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4195

Bill 118 hr 4195, also known as the Empowering Parents' Healthcare Choices Act of 2021, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to give parents more control over their children's healthcare decisions, particularly when it comes to vaccinations.

The bill would require healthcare providers to obtain informed consent from parents before administering any vaccines to their children. This means that parents would have the right to be fully informed about the risks and benefits of vaccines before making a decision about whether or not to vaccinate their child.

Additionally, the bill would prohibit healthcare providers from discriminating against parents who choose not to vaccinate their children. This means that parents would not be denied access to healthcare services or be penalized in any way for choosing not to vaccinate their child. Overall, the Empowering Parents' Healthcare Choices Act of 2021 aims to empower parents to make informed decisions about their children's healthcare and to protect their right to make choices that align with their beliefs and values. It is currently being debated in Congress and may undergo changes before potentially becoming law.

Congressional Summary of HR 4195

Empowering Parents' Healthcare Choices Act of 2021

This bill provides a 60-day time frame within which parents with separate health insurance plans may choose which plan provides primary coverage for their newborn child. The bill limits the application of certain standard health insurance provisions that determine which plan becomes the primary coverage of a dependent child based on the order of the parents' birthdays.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4195

Bill HR 4195 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 16, 2023. Bill HR 4195 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 16, 2023. Bill HR 4195's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4195

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4195

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Child health

- Family relationships

- Health care costs and insurance

- Health care coverage and access

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4195

Empowering Parents’ Healthcare Choices Act of 2021

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow parental choice in the selection of primary health insurance coverage or primary coverage under a group health plan for certain dependent children.