H.R. 267
HouseThe Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence (FEND) Off Fentanyl Act
Sponsor: Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC)
The House of Representatives has passed this bill. It now moves to the Senate.
In brief
This bill requires hospitals and health insurance plans to disclose the costs of medical items and services to the public. Hospitals must publish their negotiated rates with insurers, cash discounts, billing codes, and standard charges for services that can be scheduled in advance. Additionally, insurance plans must provide online search tools for consumers to view in-network and out-of-network costs, including negotiated prices for prescription drugs. Introduced by Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH), the legislation is currently referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Votes recorded
Tallies as reported by the House Clerk and the Senate. Individual member votes are available on the linked source page.
Timeline
Every recorded action, oldest first.
February 12, 2025 · House
Passed the House
Passed the House 220-205, the bill targets a gradual increase in the federal minimum wage and eliminates the tipped minimum wage.
Passed 220-205
Next: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
SourceFebruary 12, 2025 · House
Reported from committee
The House Judiciary Committee reported a bill to increase federal criminal penalties for attacks on critical energy infrastructure.
Next: Placed on the Union Calendar for a House floor vote.
SourceFebruary 13, 2025 · House
Passed the House
The House passed legislation requiring DHS to develop a strategy for intercepting illicit fentanyl at ports of entry.
Passed 412-2
Next: Referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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