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ABC Act

USA119th CongressHR-2491| House 
| Updated: 3/31/2025
Kat Cammack

Kat Cammack

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (29)
Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Sharice Davids (Democratic)August Pfluger (Republican)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the "Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act" or "ABC Act," requires the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Commissioner of Social Security (SSA) to jointly conduct a comprehensive review of their respective programs. The primary objective is to simplify and streamline the processes, procedures, forms, and communications that family caregivers navigate when assisting individuals with eligibility, enrollment, maintenance, and utilization of benefits under Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and Social Security programs . This includes reducing instances where caregivers must provide redundant information or complete multiple documents for the same or similar data. The review aims to significantly improve communication between family caregivers and covered agencies by decreasing call wait times, ensuring timely answers, and enhancing program websites for easier information access, including ADA compliance. It also mandates providing translation, interpretation, and accessible formats for information, and fostering better relationships through regular meetings with stakeholders. Following the review, officials must take action to implement identified improvements and submit detailed reports to Congress within two years, outlining issues, planned actions, estimated costs, and any recommended legislative changes. CMS is also directed to encourage State Medicaid and CHIP programs to conduct similar reviews and adopt best practices to support family caregivers.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4805
ABC Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9214
ABC Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3248
ABC Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8018
ABC Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3060
ABC Act of 2023
Mar 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 31, 2025
Referred 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.
Apr 1, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1227
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4805
    ABC Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9214
    ABC Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3248
    ABC Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8018
    ABC Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3060
    ABC Act of 2023


  • March 31, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 31, 2025
    Referred 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.


  • April 1, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1227
    Introduced in Senate

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-1227: ABC Act

ABC Act

USA119th CongressHR-2491| House 
| Updated: 3/31/2025
This legislation, known as the "Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act" or "ABC Act," requires the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Commissioner of Social Security (SSA) to jointly conduct a comprehensive review of their respective programs. The primary objective is to simplify and streamline the processes, procedures, forms, and communications that family caregivers navigate when assisting individuals with eligibility, enrollment, maintenance, and utilization of benefits under Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and Social Security programs . This includes reducing instances where caregivers must provide redundant information or complete multiple documents for the same or similar data. The review aims to significantly improve communication between family caregivers and covered agencies by decreasing call wait times, ensuring timely answers, and enhancing program websites for easier information access, including ADA compliance. It also mandates providing translation, interpretation, and accessible formats for information, and fostering better relationships through regular meetings with stakeholders. Following the review, officials must take action to implement identified improvements and submit detailed reports to Congress within two years, outlining issues, planned actions, estimated costs, and any recommended legislative changes. CMS is also directed to encourage State Medicaid and CHIP programs to conduct similar reviews and adopt best practices to support family caregivers.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4805
ABC Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9214
ABC Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3248
ABC Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8018
ABC Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3060
ABC Act of 2023
Mar 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 31, 2025
Referred 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.
Apr 1, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1227
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4805
    ABC Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9214
    ABC Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3248
    ABC Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8018
    ABC Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3060
    ABC Act of 2023


  • March 31, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 31, 2025
    Referred 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.


  • April 1, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1227
    Introduced in Senate
Kat Cammack

Kat Cammack

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (29)
Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Sharice Davids (Democratic)August Pfluger (Republican)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

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  • S 119-1227: ABC Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted