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United States · Bill · HR

H.R. 676 (109th)

Expanded and Improved Medicare for All Act

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Introduced

8 February 2005

Last action

2 May 2006 · Introduced

Status

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E685-686)

Sponsors

JOHN CONYERS, Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Barbara Lee, Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], ELIJAH CUMMINGS, Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12], WM. CLAY, James McGovern, Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], JOSE SERRANO, Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. Pastor, Ed [D-AZ-7], LUIS GUTIERREZ, Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Sheila Jackson Lee, Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24], Bennie Thompson, Raúl Grijalva, Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], JOHN LEWIS, Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], CAROLYN MALONEY, Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11], Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM], Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], ELIOT ENGEL, ALCEE HASTINGS, Rep. Tierney, John F. [D-MA-6]

Subjects

Healthcare, Taxation

Source updated

15 August 2025

Healthcare · Taxation

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Summary

United States National Health Insurance Act (or the Expanded and Improved Medicare for All Act) - Establishes the United States National Health Insurance Program (the Program) to provide all individuals residing in the United States and in U.S. territories with free health care that includes all medically necessary care, such as primary care and prevention, prescription drugs, emergency care, and mental health services. Prohibits an institution from participating in the Program unless it is a public or nonprofit institution. Allows nonprofit health maintenance organizations (HMOs) that actually deliver care in their own facilities to participate in the Program. Gives patients the freedom to choose from participating physicians and institutions. Prohibits a private health insurer from selling health insurance coverage that duplicates the benefits provided under this Act. Allows such insurers to sell benefits that are not medically necessary, such as cosmetic surgery benefits. Sets forth methods to pay hospitals and health professionals for services. Prohibits financial incentives between HMOs and physicians based on utilization. Authorizes appropriations and provides for appropriated sums to be paid for: (1) by vastly reducing paperwork; (2) by requiring a rational bulk procurement of medications; (3) from existing sources of Government revenues for health care; (4) by increasing personal income taxes on the top five percent income earners; (5) by instituting a modest payroll tax; and (6) by instituting a small tax on stock and bond transactions. Requires the Program to give first priority in retraining and job placement to individuals whose jobs are eliminated due to reduced administration. Establishes a National Board of Universal Quality and Access to advise the Secretary and the Director to ensure quality, access, and affordability. Provides for the eventual integration of the health programs of the Department of Veterans' Affairs and the Indian Health Service into the Program.

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Timeline

  1. 8 February 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Resources, and Veterans' Affairs, 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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 February 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Resources, and Veterans' Affairs, 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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 February 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 8 February 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 17 February 2005

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  6. 25 February 2005

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  7. 4 April 2005

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  8. 2 May 2006

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E685-686)

    Source: IntroReferral

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