119th Congress · introduced in the House · Jun 24, 2025
Apples to Apples Comparison Act of 2025
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Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 15.
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 15.
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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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NATIONAL TAXPAYERS UNION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL TAXPAYERS UNION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
$30,000
Spent on own lobbying
…on Act HR 9501AI Tax Integrity Act HR 9499Protecting Taxpayers from Ghost Prepayers Act HR 1Working Families Tax Cuts H.R. 10357Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act H.R. 4093Apples to Apples Comparison Act of 2025
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
CVS HEALTH (AND SUBSIDIARIES) · lobbying firm or registrant: CVS HEALTH (AND SUBSIDIARIES)
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$2,040,000
Spent on own lobbying
…s, Coding, Or Diagnoses for the Elderly Act S. 3345, The PBM Price Transparency and Accountability Act H.R. 4317, The Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Reform Act H.R. 4093, Apples to Apples Comparison Act H.R. 6575, CommonGround for Affordable Health Care Act H.R. 6703, The Lower Healthcare Premiums for All Americans Act H.R.6609…
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 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$3,010,000
Spent on own lobbying
…. Schweikert, David - MA reforms H.R. 3808 - Expanding Seniors Access to Mental Health Services Act - Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian - Medicare mental health services H.R. 4093 - Apples to Apples Comparison Act - Rep. Bean, Aaron - Medicare and Medicare Advantage spending reports H.R. 4139 - Cutting Copays Act - Rep. McGarvey, Morgan…
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
HIGHMARK INC · lobbying firm or registrant: HIGHMARK, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$300,000
Spent on own lobbying
…o amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. S. 3848/H.R. 4093 - Apples to Apples Comparison Act of 2025 - to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish information on expenditures under the Medicare pro…
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
BETTER MEDICARE ALLIANCE, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: BETTER MEDICARE ALLIANCE, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$290,000
Spent on own lobbying
…or Diagnoses for the Elderly (No UPCODE) Act--An act to improve the way Medicare Advantage plans assess patients health risks and reduce overpayments for care. H.R 4093--Apples to Apples--An act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish information on expenditures under the Medicare program, and for othe…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. 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
ELEVANCE HEALTH, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: MEHLMAN CONSULTING, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$90,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…- No UPCODE Act. H.R. 5243 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage. H.R. 4093 - Apples to Apples Comparison Act of 2026.
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 · lobbying firm or registrant: MEHLMAN CONSULTING, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$90,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…to Medicare and Medicaid payments and the Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Pricing program. S.1105 - No UPCODE Act CY 2027 Medicare Advantage Rate Notice. H.R. 4093 - Apples to Apples Comparison Act of 2025. H.R. 5243 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits…
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
CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$370,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Access to Care Act (H.R. 3514/S.1816) Prompt and Fair Pay Act (H.R. 4559) Medicare Advantage Prompt Pay Act (H.R.5454) Apples to Apples Comparison Act of 2025 (H.R. 4093) Protect Our Hospitals Act (H.R. 4807) Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 (H.R. 4731/S.2439) H-1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce A…
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
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$4,540,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 4093 - Apples to Apples Comparison Act of 2025, all provisions H.R. 483 - Health Care Efficiency Through Flexibility Act, all provisions H.R. 6728 - Linking Seniors…
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
HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL · lobbying firm or registrant: HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 16, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$150,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act H.R. 3164/S. 2426, Main Street Pharmacy Access Act H.R. 3514/S. 1816, Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act H.R. 4093/S. 3848, Apples to Apples Comparison Act H.R. 4731/S. 2439, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act H.R. 5269/S. 2761, Reforming and Enhancing Sustainable Up…
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
HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL · lobbying firm or registrant: HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · amended · posted Jul 29, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$200,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 3164/S. 2426, Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act H.R. 4093, S. 3848, Apples to Apples Comparison Act H.R. 4731/S. 2439, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act H.R. 6010/S. 1105, No UPCODE Act H.R. 6130/ S. 3267, Alz…
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
HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL · lobbying firm or registrant: HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · amended · posted Jul 29, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$200,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 3164/S. 2426, Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act H.R. 4093, S. 3848, Apples to Apples Comparison Act H.R. 4731/S. 2439, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act H.R. 6010/S. 1105, No UPCODE Act H.R. 6130/ S. 3267, Alz…
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: Medicare/Medicaid
$3,010,000
Spent on own lobbying
…. Schweikert, David - MA reforms H.R. 3808 - Expanding Seniors Access to Mental Health Services Act - Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian - Medicare mental health services H.R. 4093 - Apples to Apples Comparison Act - Rep. Bean, Aaron - Medicare and Medicare Advantage spending reports H.R. 4139 - Cutting Copays Act - Rep. McGarvey, Morgan…
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
CVS HEALTH (AND SUBSIDIARIES) · lobbying firm or registrant: CVS HEALTH (AND SUBSIDIARIES)
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$3,570,000
Spent on own lobbying
…s, Coding, Or Diagnoses for the Elderly Act S. 3345, The PBM Price Transparency and Accountability Act H.R. 4317, The Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Reform Act H.R. 4093, Apple to Apples Comparison Act H.R. 6575, CommonGround for Affordable Health Care Act H.R. 6703, The Lower Healthcare Premiums for All Americans Act H.R.6609,…
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
BETTER MEDICARE ALLIANCE, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: BETTER MEDICARE ALLIANCE, INC.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$410,000
Spent on own lobbying
…or Diagnoses for the Elderly (No UPCODE) Act--An act to improve the way Medicare Advantage plans assess patients health risks and reduce overpayments for care. H.R 4093--Apples to Apples--An act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish information on expenditures under the Medicare program, and for othe…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. 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
CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$410,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Access to Care Act (H.R. 3514/S.1816) Prompt and Fair Pay Act (H.R. 4559) Medicare Advantage Prompt Pay Act (H.R.5454) Apples to Apples Comparison Act of 2025 (H.R. 4093) Protect Our Hospitals Act (H.R. 4807) Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 (H.R. 4731/S.2439) H-1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce A…
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
HIGHMARK INC · lobbying firm or registrant: HIGHMARK, INC.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$230,000
Spent on own lobbying
…o amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. S. 3848/H.R. 4093 - Apples to Apples Comparison Act of 2025 - to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish information on expenditures under the Medicare pro…
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
CVS HEALTH (AND SUBSIDIARIES) · lobbying firm or registrant: CVS HEALTH (AND SUBSIDIARIES)
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$3,320,000
Spent on own lobbying
…s, Coding, Or Diagnoses for the Elderly Act S. 3345, The PBM Price Transparency and Accountability Act H.R. 4317, The Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Reform Act H.R. 4093, Apple to Apples Comparison Act H.R. 6575, CommonGround for Affordable Health Care Act H.R. 6703, The Lower Healthcare Premiums for All Americans Act H.R.6609,…
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: Medicare/Medicaid
$5,320,000
Spent on own lobbying
…. Schweikert, David - MA reforms H.R. 3808 - Expanding Seniors Access to Mental Health Services Act - Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian - Medicare mental health services H.R. 4093 - Apples to Apples Comparison Act - Rep. Bean, Aaron - Medicare and Medicare Advantage spending reports H.R. 4139 - Cutting Copays Act - Rep. McGarvey, Morgan…
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
BETTER MEDICARE ALLIANCE, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: BETTER MEDICARE ALLIANCE, INC.
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$680,000
Spent on own lobbying
…or Diagnoses for the Elderly (No UPCODE) Act--An act to improve the way Medicare Advantage plans assess patients health risks and reduce overpayments for care. H.R 4093--Apples to Apples--An act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish information on expenditures under the Medicare program, and for othe…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. 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
HIGHMARK INC · lobbying firm or registrant: HIGHMARK, INC.
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$250,000
Spent on own lobbying
…o amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans. S. 3848/H.R. 4093 - Apples to Apples Comparison Act of 2025 - to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish information on expenditures under the Medicare pro…
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
CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 16, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$500,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Access to Care Act (H.R. 3514/S.1816) Prompt and Fair Pay Act (H.R. 4559) Medicare Advantage Prompt Pay Act (H.R.5454) Apples to Apples Comparison Act of 2025 (H.R. 4093) Protect Our Hospitals Act (H.R. 4807) Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 (H.R. 4731/S.2439) H-1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce A…
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
CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 22, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$520,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Access to Care Act (H.R. 3514/S.1816) Prompt and Fair Pay Act (H.R. 4559) Medicare Advantage Prompt Pay Act (H.R.5454) Apples to Apples Comparison Act of 2025 (H.R. 4093) Protect Our Hospitals Act (H.R. 4807) Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 (H.R. 4731/S.2439) MMM Graduate Medical Education (GME) funding Telehe…
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: Medicare/Medicaid
$4,120,000
Spent on own lobbying
…. Schweikert, David - MA reforms H.R. 3808 - Expanding Seniors Access to Mental Health Services Act - Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian - Medicare mental health services H.R. 4093 - Apples to Apples Comparison Act - Rep. Bean, Aaron - Medicare and Medicare Advantage spending reports H.R. 4139 - Cutting Copays Act - Rep. McGarvey, Morgan…
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
CVS HEALTH (AND SUBSIDIARIES) · lobbying firm or registrant: CVS HEALTH (AND SUBSIDIARIES)
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$2,270,000
Spent on own lobbying
…s, Coding, Or Diagnoses for the Elderly Act S. 3345, The PBM Price Transparency and Accountability Act H.R. 4317, The Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Reform Act H.R. 4093, Apple to Apples Comparison Act H.R. 6575, CommonGround for Affordable Health Care Act H.R. 6703, The Lower Healthcare Premiums for All Americans Act H.R.6609,…
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