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Medicare for All Act

USA119th CongressHR-3069| House 
| Updated: 4/29/2025
Pramila Jayapal

Pramila Jayapal

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (112)
April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Laura Friedman (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Adelita S. Grijalva (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Luz M. Rivas (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)
Committees (7)
• Ways and Means Committee• Rules Committee• Judiciary Committee• Armed Services Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Education and Workforce Committee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to establish a national health insurance program, referred to as the Medicare for All Program , designed to provide comprehensive health care coverage to all residents of the United States. It aims to ensure universal access to health care services, allowing individuals freedom of choice among participating providers and prohibiting discrimination based on various protected characteristics. The program would offer an extensive range of benefits, including hospital services, ambulatory care, primary and preventive services, prescription drugs, mental health and substance use treatment, comprehensive reproductive care, maternity and newborn care, gender-affirming care, oral health, audiology, vision, rehabilitative services, emergency services, long-term care, and hospice. A key provision is the elimination of all cost-sharing, such as deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments, as well as balance billing and prior authorization requirements for covered services. Providers participating in the program must be licensed or certified and meet established federal and state standards. Institutional providers, like hospitals and skilled nursing facilities, would receive payments based on global budgets negotiated with regional directors, while individual providers would be paid through a fee-for-service schedule. The bill includes provisions for whistleblower protections and prohibits certain financial incentives or relationships for providers that could compromise patient care. Administration of the program would fall under the Secretary of Health and Human Services, who would establish regional offices and appoint a Beneficiary Ombudsman to assist enrollees. The bill mandates quality assessment, addresses health care disparities through data collection and policy development, and establishes an Office of Health Equity and an Office of Primary Care to focus on these critical areas. Financially, the program would be supported by a Universal Medicare Trust Fund , which would consolidate funding from existing federal health programs. The Secretary would establish a national health budget, allocating funds for operating expenses, capital expenditures, and special projects. The bill also grants the Secretary authority to negotiate prescription drug prices and, if necessary, authorize competitive licensing for drug manufacturing to ensure affordability. The transition to this new system would occur over two years, with earlier eligibility for individuals under 19 or over 55. During this period, a Medicare Transition Buy-In option would be available through existing Exchanges. Upon full implementation, private health insurance offering duplicative benefits would be prohibited, and most existing federal health programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, would be phased out or integrated. The bill also eliminates the 24-month waiting period for Medicare disability coverage and ensures continuity of care during the transition, particularly for individuals with complex medical needs.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1384
Medicare for All Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1976
Medicare for All Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3421
Medicare for All Act
Apr 29, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1506
Introduced in Senate
Apr 29, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 29, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Workforce, Rules, Oversight and Government Reform, Armed Services, and the Judiciary, 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1384
    Medicare for All Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1976
    Medicare for All Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3421
    Medicare for All Act


  • April 29, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1506
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 29, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 29, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Workforce, Rules, Oversight and Government Reform, Armed Services, and the Judiciary, 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.

Health

Medicare for All Act

USA119th CongressHR-3069| House 
| Updated: 4/29/2025
This bill proposes to establish a national health insurance program, referred to as the Medicare for All Program , designed to provide comprehensive health care coverage to all residents of the United States. It aims to ensure universal access to health care services, allowing individuals freedom of choice among participating providers and prohibiting discrimination based on various protected characteristics. The program would offer an extensive range of benefits, including hospital services, ambulatory care, primary and preventive services, prescription drugs, mental health and substance use treatment, comprehensive reproductive care, maternity and newborn care, gender-affirming care, oral health, audiology, vision, rehabilitative services, emergency services, long-term care, and hospice. A key provision is the elimination of all cost-sharing, such as deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments, as well as balance billing and prior authorization requirements for covered services. Providers participating in the program must be licensed or certified and meet established federal and state standards. Institutional providers, like hospitals and skilled nursing facilities, would receive payments based on global budgets negotiated with regional directors, while individual providers would be paid through a fee-for-service schedule. The bill includes provisions for whistleblower protections and prohibits certain financial incentives or relationships for providers that could compromise patient care. Administration of the program would fall under the Secretary of Health and Human Services, who would establish regional offices and appoint a Beneficiary Ombudsman to assist enrollees. The bill mandates quality assessment, addresses health care disparities through data collection and policy development, and establishes an Office of Health Equity and an Office of Primary Care to focus on these critical areas. Financially, the program would be supported by a Universal Medicare Trust Fund , which would consolidate funding from existing federal health programs. The Secretary would establish a national health budget, allocating funds for operating expenses, capital expenditures, and special projects. The bill also grants the Secretary authority to negotiate prescription drug prices and, if necessary, authorize competitive licensing for drug manufacturing to ensure affordability. The transition to this new system would occur over two years, with earlier eligibility for individuals under 19 or over 55. During this period, a Medicare Transition Buy-In option would be available through existing Exchanges. Upon full implementation, private health insurance offering duplicative benefits would be prohibited, and most existing federal health programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, would be phased out or integrated. The bill also eliminates the 24-month waiting period for Medicare disability coverage and ensures continuity of care during the transition, particularly for individuals with complex medical needs.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1384
Medicare for All Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1976
Medicare for All Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3421
Medicare for All Act
Apr 29, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1506
Introduced in Senate
Apr 29, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 29, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Workforce, Rules, Oversight and Government Reform, Armed Services, and the Judiciary, 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1384
    Medicare for All Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1976
    Medicare for All Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3421
    Medicare for All Act


  • April 29, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1506
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 29, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 29, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Workforce, Rules, Oversight and Government Reform, Armed Services, and the Judiciary, 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.
Pramila Jayapal

Pramila Jayapal

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (112)
April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Laura Friedman (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Adelita S. Grijalva (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Luz M. Rivas (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)
Committees (7)
• Ways and Means Committee• Rules Committee• Judiciary Committee• Armed Services Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Education and Workforce Committee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted