The public record · 119th Congress

Stop Deadly Denials Act of 2026

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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans, to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to limit the implementation of payment models testing prior authorization under traditional Medicare, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced

Stop Deadly Denials Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

H.R. 8377·House·Bill·Health

Rep. Ro Khanna(Democratic-California-17)·

Apr 20, 2026

IntroducedIntroduced in House

Apr 20, 2026

HouseReferred 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.

Apr 20, 2026

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Bill text

Apr 20, 2026As introduced in the House