HR-485 : Still Just a Bill


Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023

This bill prohibits all federal health care programs, including the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, and federally funded state health care programs (e.g., Medicaid) from using prices that are based on quality-adjusted life years (i.e., measures that discount the value of a life based on disability) to determine relevant thresholds for coverage, reimbursements, or incentive programs.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2024-12-17CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2024-02-08IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.Senate
2024-02-07FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2024-02-07VoteOn passage Passed by recorded vote: 211 - 208 (Roll no. 40).House floor actions
2024-02-07VoteOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 210 (Roll no. 39).House floor actions
2024-02-07FloorThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.House floor actions
2024-02-07FloorMrs. Fletcher moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H518)House floor actions
2024-02-07FloorThe House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.House floor actions
2024-02-07FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2024-02-07FloorThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 485.House floor actions
2024-02-07FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 996, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Molinaro amendment No. 1.House floor actions
2024-02-07FloorGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 485.House floor actions
2024-02-07FloorThe Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Meuser to act as Chairman of the Committee.House floor actions
2024-02-07FloorHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 996 and Rule XVIII.House floor actions
2024-02-07FloorRule provides for consideration of H. Res. 863 and H.R. 485. The resolution provides for consideration of H. Res. 863 under a closed rule and H.R. 485 under a structured rule. The rule provides for two hours of general debate on H. Res. 863 and one hour of general debate on H.R. 485. One motion to recommit allowed on H.R. 485. The resolution further provides that upon adoption H. Res. 863, H. Res. 995 is considered adopted; and further, that no other resolution incidental to impeachment relating to H. Res. 863 shall be privileged during the remainder of the 118th Congress.House floor actions
2024-02-07FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 996. (consideration: CR H515-519; text: CR H515-516)House floor actions
2024-02-06FloorRule H. Res. 996 passed House.House floor actions
2024-02-05FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 996 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 863 and H.R. 485. The resolution provides for consideration of H. Res. 863 under a closed rule and H.R. 485 under a structured rule. The rule provides for two hours of general debate on H. Res. 863 and one hour of general debate on H.R. 485. One motion to recommit allowed on H.R. 485. The resolution further provides that upon adoption H. Res. 863, H. Res. 995 is considered adopted; and further, that no other resolution incidental to impeachment relating to H. Res. 863 shall be privileged during the remainder of the 118th Congress.House floor actions
2023-05-17CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 45.House floor actions
2023-05-17DischargeCommittee on Ways and Means discharged.House floor actions
2023-05-17CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-65, Part I.House floor actions
2023-03-24CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 20.House committee actions
2023-03-24CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2023-03-23CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2023-03-08CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .House committee actions
2023-03-08CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2023-01-24CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2023-01-24IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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.House floor actions
2023-01-24IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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.House floor actions
2023-01-24IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
Related Subjects
  • Child health
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Health care costs and insurance
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Medicaid
  • Poverty and welfare assistance
  • Veterans' medical care
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