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Right to Enroll Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5972| House 
| Updated: 11/7/2025
Chris Pappas

Chris Pappas

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (15)
Julie Johnson (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Right to Enroll Act of 2025" mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to significantly extend the annual open enrollment period for qualified health plans offered through health insurance Exchanges for plan year 2026 . This legislative directive requires a revision to existing regulations to implement the change. Under this bill, the open enrollment period for 2026 coverage would commence on November 1, 2025 , and extend through May 1, 2026 . This extension provides individuals with an additional five months beyond the typical enrollment window to select or change their health insurance plans, thereby increasing access to coverage.
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Timeline
Nov 7, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • November 7, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Right to Enroll Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5972| House 
| Updated: 11/7/2025
The "Right to Enroll Act of 2025" mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to significantly extend the annual open enrollment period for qualified health plans offered through health insurance Exchanges for plan year 2026 . This legislative directive requires a revision to existing regulations to implement the change. Under this bill, the open enrollment period for 2026 coverage would commence on November 1, 2025 , and extend through May 1, 2026 . This extension provides individuals with an additional five months beyond the typical enrollment window to select or change their health insurance plans, thereby increasing access to coverage.
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Timeline
Nov 7, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • November 7, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Chris Pappas

Chris Pappas

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (15)
Julie Johnson (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

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