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HR 4507118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Transparency in Coverage Act

Policy Area: Health
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Jul 21, 2025
Latest Action Date
Dec 19, 2024

Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 767.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The Transparency in Coverage Act (H.R. 4507) is a health policy bill introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at increasing transparency in health insurance coverage. Although the official summary and full text are not provided, the bill's title and policy area indicate its focus on making health coverage information more accessible and understandable to consumers. The latest action placed the bill on the Union Calendar, but it ultimately failed or expired without becoming law.

Bottom Line

H.R. 4507 sought to enhance transparency in health insurance coverage but did not advance to enactment during the 118th Congress.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill is categorized under the health policy area, focusing on insurance coverage transparency.
  • It was introduced in the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress.
  • The bill was placed on the Union Calendar but failed or expired without passage.
Who Benefits?

['Health insurance consumers who would gain clearer information about coverage options and costs', 'Health insurance providers potentially required to disclose more coverage details', 'Regulatory agencies overseeing health insurance transparency']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of available full bill text limits assessment of specific implementation mechanisms and enforcement provisions', 'Potential administrative and compliance costs for insurers to meet transparency requirements', 'Oversight and enforcement responsibilities are unclear due to missing detailed provisions']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and placed on the Union Calendar, indicating it was scheduled for consideration. However, it did not progress to passage and is listed as failed or expired. The absence of a summary and full text in the source data limits detailed contextual analysis.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

GovScope reviewed 2 policy-risk categories. Hover for a quick definition. Click detected flags for bill-specific details.

2 Detected
Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Increased transparency requirements could lead to higher administrative costs for insurers, potentially affecting premiums.', 'Greater consumer access to coverage information might influence health insurance market competition.', 'Regulatory agencies may need to allocate additional resources for monitoring compliance.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The lack of official summary and full bill text limits comprehensive transparency and oversight analysis. Monitoring the bill's legislative progress and obtaining full text are essential for evaluating its detailed provisions, enforcement mechanisms, and potential impacts on stakeholders.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 70%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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