119th Congress · introduced in the House · Jan 14, 2025
Healthcare Freedom and Choice Act
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Latest action (Jan 14, 2025): 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.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Jan 14, 2025)
Healthcare Freedom and Choice Act
This bill nullifies a rule regarding short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans. The rule was promulgated by the Internal Revenue Service, Employee Benefits Security Administration, and Department of Health and Human Services; is titled Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance and Independent, Noncoordinated Excepted Benefits Coverage; and was published April 3, 2024.
Short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans are plans that may only offer coverage for a limited amount of time and are exempt from the market requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (e.g., coverage of individuals with preexisting conditions).
The rule limits the length of the initial contract period for such a plan to no more than three months and, taking into account any renewals or extensions, the maximum coverage period to no more than four months. The rule also includes within the maximum renewal period limitation a new plan sold by the same issuer, or any issuer that is a member of the same controlled group, to the same policyholder within a 12-month period.
Regulations in effect prior to the rule this bill nullifies permitted short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans with an initial contract period of fewer than 12 months and a maximum coverage period of up to 36 months, including renewals and extensions.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
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.
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.
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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS INC (AHIP) · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS, INC. (AHIP)
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
$3,010,000
Spent on own lobbying
…p. Biggs, Andy - Repeals IRS mandate on minimum essential coverage H.R. 247 - Health Care Affordability Act - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - ACA tax credit extension H.R. 379 - Healthcare Freedom and Choice Act - Rep. Carter, Earl "Buddy" - Duration of STLDHI plans H.R. 1157 - ACCESS Act - Rep. Steube, Gregory - HSA contributions H.…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS INC (AHIP) · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS, INC. (AHIP)
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
$3,010,000
Spent on own lobbying
…p. Biggs, Andy - Repeals IRS mandate on minimum essential coverage H.R. 247 - Health Care Affordability Act - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - ACA tax credit extension H.R. 379 - Healthcare Freedom and Choice Act - Rep. Carter, Earl Buddy - Duration of STLDHI plans H.R. 1157 - ACCESS Act - Rep. Steube, Gregory - HSA contributions H.R.…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS INC (AHIP) · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS, INC. (AHIP)
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
$5,320,000
Spent on own lobbying
…p. Biggs, Andy - Repeals IRS mandate on minimum essential coverage H.R. 247 - Health Care Affordability Act - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - ACA tax credit extension H.R. 379 - Healthcare Freedom and Choice Act - Rep. Carter, Earl Buddy - Duration of STLDHI plans H.R. 1157 - ACCESS Act - Rep. Steube, Gregory - HSA contributions H.R.…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS INC (AHIP) · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS, INC. (AHIP)
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 21, 2026 · issue area: Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
$4,120,000
Spent on own lobbying
…p. Biggs, Andy - Repeals IRS mandate on minimum essential coverage H.R. 247 - Health Care Affordability Act - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - ACA tax credit extension H.R. 379 - Healthcare Freedom and Choice Act - Rep. Carter, Earl Buddy Duration of STLDHI plans H.R. 1157 - ACCESS Act - Rep. Steube, Gregory - HSA contributions H.R. 2…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS INC (AHIP) · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS, INC. (AHIP)
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 20, 2025 · issue area: Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
$4,230,000
Spent on own lobbying
…p. Biggs, Andy - Repeals IRS mandate on minimum essential coverage H.R. 247 - Health Care Affordability Act - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - ACA tax credit extension H.R. 379 - Healthcare Freedom and Choice Act - Rep. Carter, Earl Buddy - Duration of STLDHI plans H.R. 1157 - ACCESS Act - Rep. Steube, Gregory - HSA contributions H.R.…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NFIB (NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS) · lobbying firm or registrant: NFIB (NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS)
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 15, 2025 · issue area: Health Issues
$2,250,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 2528/S. 1847, the Association Health Plans Act (support) H.R. 5463/S. 2875, the CHOICE Arrangement Act (support) H.R. 379/ S. 2641, the Healthcare Freedom and Choice Act (support)
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
BLOOD CANCER UNITED (FKA THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY) · lobbying firm or registrant: BLOOD CANCER UNITED (FKA THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY)
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 22, 2025 · issue area: Health Issues
$1,060,000
Spent on own lobbying
HR 1, To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14; HR 379, Healthcare Freedom and Choice Act; HR 483, Health Care Efficiency through Flexibility Act; HR 1509/S 752, Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act; HR 1262/S 932…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS INC (AHIP) · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS, INC. (AHIP)
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 22, 2025 · issue area: Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
$4,050,000
Spent on own lobbying
…p. Biggs, Andy - Repeals IRS mandate on minimum essential coverage H.R. 247 - Health Care Affordability Act - Rep. Underwood, Lauren - ACA tax credit extension H.R. 379 - Healthcare Freedom and Choice Act - Rep. Carter, Earl Buddy Duration of STLDHI plans H.R. 1157 - ACCESS Act - Rep. Steube, Gregory - HSA contributions H.R. 2…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
BLOOD CANCER UNITED (FKA THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY) · lobbying firm or registrant: BLOOD CANCER UNITED (FKA THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY)
2025 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2025 – Mar 31, 2025) · posted Apr 22, 2025 · issue area: Health Issues
$130,000
Spent on own lobbying
HR 379, Healthcare Freedom and Choice Act; HR 483, Health Care Efficiency through Flexibility Act; HR 1509/S 752, Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act; HR 1262/S 932…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS INC (AHIP) · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS, INC. (AHIP)
2025 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2025 – Mar 31, 2025) · posted Apr 22, 2025 · issue area: Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
$4,830,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 127 - Protection from Obamacare Mandates and Congressional Equity Act - Rep. Biggs, Andy - Repeals IRS mandate on minimum essential coverage H.R. 379 - Healthcare Freedom and Choice Act - Rep. Carter, Earl Buddy - Duration of STLDHI plans H.R. 1157 - ACCESS Act - Rep. Steube, Gregory - HSA contributions Issu…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing