Introduced
H. R. 8684
May 7, 2026
Ms. Foxx (for herself and Mr. Scott of Virginia) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce
A BILL
To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group health insurance coverage to only pay claims submitted by hospitals that have in place policies and procedures to ensure accurate billing practices, and for other purposes.
Billing Requirements with Respect to Group Health Plans and Coverage
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 “Transparency in Billing Act of 2026”.