To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an option for individuals who are ages 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare, to provide for health insurance market stabilization, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HR 7909

The bill titled "To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an option for individuals who are ages 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare, to provide for health insurance market stabilization, and for other purposes," designated as H.R. 7909 in the 119th Congress and introduced on March 12, 2026, aims to offer individuals aged 50 to 64 the opportunity to purchase Medicare coverage. Additionally, the bill includes provisions related to health insurance market stabilization, as well as unspecified other purposes outlined in the bill text.

Current Status of Bill HR 7909

Bill HR 7909 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 12, 2026. Bill HR 7909 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 12, 2026. Bill HR 7909's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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 12, 2026

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7909

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an option for individuals who are ages 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare, to provide for health insurance market stabilization, and for other purposes.