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Equal Health Care for All Act

4/16/2024, 1:15 PM

Summary of Bill S 4065

Bill 118 s 4065, also known as the Equal Health Care 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 individuals in the United States have access to affordable and quality health care.

The Equal Health Care for All Act proposes several key provisions to achieve this goal. Firstly, it aims to expand access to health insurance coverage by creating a public option for individuals to purchase health insurance through the government. This public option would be available to all Americans, regardless of their income or employment status.

Additionally, the bill seeks to lower the cost of prescription drugs by allowing the government to negotiate with pharmaceutical companies for lower prices. This would help make medications more affordable for individuals who rely on them for their health. Furthermore, the Equal Health Care for All Act includes provisions to improve the quality of care provided to patients. It calls for increased funding for community health centers and rural health clinics, as well as investments in telehealth services to expand access to care for individuals in underserved areas. Overall, the Equal Health Care for All Act is aimed at addressing the disparities in health care access and affordability that exist in the United States. By expanding coverage, lowering costs, and improving the quality of care, this bill seeks to ensure that all Americans have the opportunity to lead healthy and productive lives.

Current Status of Bill S 4065

Bill S 4065 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 22, 2024. Bill S 4065 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 22, 2024.  Bill S 4065's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2600) as of March 22, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4065

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4065

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4065

Equal Health Care for All Act
Equal Health Care for All Act
A bill to prohibit discrimination in health care and require the provision of equitable health care, and for other purposes.

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