H.R.8442

Patient Refunds for Bad Denials Act of 2026

Introduced·4/22/26

Prefiled

Introduced4/22/26

Chamber Passed

Final Passage

Complete

Introduced

H. R. 8442

April 22, 2026

Ms. Craig (for herself and Mr. Ryan) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

A BILL

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to establish civil liability for health insurance issuers with high levels of claims denials.

Claims denials

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Patient Refunds for Bad Denials Act of 2026”.

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