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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 require out-of-pocket expenditures for drugs to count towards an individual's deductible and out-of-pocket maximum.
4/15/2026, 8:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 8270
The bill H.R. 8270 of the 119th Congress, introduced on April 14, 2026, aims to amend specific sections of existing healthcare laws to ensure that out-of-pocket expenditures for drugs are included in an individual's deductible and out-of-pocket maximum calculations.
Current Status of Bill HR 8270
Bill HR 8270 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 14, 2026. Bill HR 8270 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 14, 2026. Bill HR 8270's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and 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 April 14, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8270
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8270
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8270
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 require out-of-pocket expenditures for drugs to count towards an individual's deductible and out-of-pocket maximum.
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 require out-of-pocket expenditures for drugs to count towards an individual's deductible and out-of-pocket maximum.
Comments
Fiona Braswell
669
12 hours ago
I am deeply saddened by the current state of our healthcare system, especially when it comes to the outrageous costs of prescription drugs. This bill, which requires out-of-pocket expenditures for drugs to count towards an individual's deductible and out-of-pocket maximum, is a step in the right direction. As a 74 year old from AR, I have personally felt the burden of high drug costs, and this bill could provide some much-needed relief for me and others in similar situations. It is time for our government to prioritize the well-being of its citizens over profits for big pharmaceutical companies. Who benefits from this bill? The American people do.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8270
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