To provide for lower costs for everyday Americans, and for other purposes.

Hozzl · 2025-03-04T09:35:31Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1768 To provide for lower costs for everyday Americans, and for other purposes. currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/4/2025, 9:35 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1768

Bill 119 hr 1768, also known as the "Lower Costs for Everyday Americans Act," aims to address the issue of high costs for everyday goods and services that impact American consumers. The bill includes provisions that seek to lower costs in various sectors, such as healthcare, housing, and education.

One key aspect of the bill is its focus on healthcare costs. It includes measures to increase transparency in healthcare pricing, allowing consumers to compare prices for medical services and procedures. Additionally, the bill aims to lower prescription drug costs by allowing for the importation of cheaper drugs from other countries.

In terms of housing, the bill includes provisions to increase affordable housing options for low and middle-income Americans. This includes measures to incentivize the construction of affordable housing units and provide assistance to renters facing eviction. The bill also addresses the issue of high education costs by expanding access to federal student aid programs and increasing funding for community colleges and vocational training programs. Overall, the Lower Costs for Everyday Americans Act seeks to alleviate financial burdens on American consumers by addressing high costs in key sectors such as healthcare, housing, and education. It aims to provide tangible relief for everyday Americans struggling to make ends meet.

Congressional Summary of HR 1768

Lower Costs for Everyday Americans Act

This bill reauthorizes and establishes programs and requirements regarding health, commerce, and the environment.

The bill reauthorizes and expands programs for health care, including by

allowing individuals age 65 and over with a medically improved disability to qualify for Medicaid;
extending payment increases for certain providers under Medicare, including physicians and rural hospitals;
extending Medicare coverage of certain telehealth services;
requiring pharmacy benefit managers to remit 100% of rebates for prescription drugs to group health plans;
reauthorizing programs supporting health care in underserved communities, including the National Health Service Corps;
expanding and reauthorizing programs for public health emergency preparedness and response, including pandemic preparedness;
expanding and reauthorizing programs for prevention and treatment of certain conditions, including substance use disorders, traumatic brain injuries, and sickle cell disease; and
expanding the Food and Drug Administration’s authority regarding research on rare pediatric diseases.

The bill also establishes requirements relating to commerce, including by

prohibiting nonconsensual online publication of intimate visual depictions of individuals,
requiring manufacturers of internet-connected devices to disclose whether the device has a camera or microphone prior to purchase,
banning products containing 10% or more of sodium nitrite by weight, and
requiring additional disclosures relating to the prices of concert tickets and hotel rooms.

Additionally, the bill establishes and reauthorizes programs relating to the environment, including grants for community recycling systems, drinking water infrastructure, and reducing diesel emissions. It also allows gasoline that is blended with 10% to 15% ethanol to be sold year-round.

Current Status of Bill HR 1768

Bill HR 1768 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 3, 2025. Bill HR 1768 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 3, 2025. Bill HR 1768's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Budget, the Judiciary, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of March 3, 2025

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1768

To provide for lower costs for everyday Americans, and for other purposes.

Comments

Lance Caldwell

554

10 months ago

Ugh, can you believe this bill? It's just another way for the government to stick their noses in our business and mess things up. Who's really gonna benefit from this crap anyway? #ridiculous