United States · Bill · S
S. 1052 (107th)
Bipartisan Patient Protection Act
Introduced
14 June 2001
Last action
19 November 2002 · Floor
Status
Held at the desk.
Sponsors
Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Edwards, John [D-NC], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Subjects
Healthcare
Source updated
9 March 2026
Summary
Bipartisan Patient Protection Act - Imposes utilization review requirements on group health plans and health insurance issuers. Establishes a claims denial right to internal and external appeal. Makes a claim eligible for independent medical review if it was denied because the item or service is not medically necessary and appropriate, is experimental or investigational, or is not covered based on other grounds that require evaluation of the medical facts by a health care professional. Requires access to care, including non-network providers, timely access to specialty care, direct access to specialists in obstetrics and gynecology, investigational drug and device coverage, coverage for patients in clinical trials, and the inpatient period for breast cancer patients. Prohibits restricting a health care professional's communications with a patient, discrimination against a provider solely because of the provider's license or certification, improper incentives, and retaliation for patient advocacy, including by providers. Requires prompt claims payment. Requires issuers offering individual coverage, and plans and issuers under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, to comply with this Act. Makes a plan or issuer liable for economic and noneconomic damages for failing to exercise ordinary care in making a decision that is not eligible for independent medical review. Shields an employer or other plan sponsor from that liability unless it directly participated in the decision. Allows up to $5 million in penalties if the claimant demonstrates that the defendant's conduct demonstrated bad faith and flagrant disregard for the participant's or beneficiary's rights. Prohibits actions under specified provisions of this Act from being class actions. Mandates transfer of Federal revenues to ensure that the income and balances of Social Security Act trust funds are not reduced as a result of this Act's enactment. Extends the termination date of provisions imposing fees on certain customs services. Delays the required submission date of a letter of credit by carriers administering Supplementary Medical Insurance.
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Timeline
14 June 2001
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Source: Calendars
14 June 2001
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
18 June 2001
Calendars
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 75.
Source: Calendars
19 June 2001
Floor
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S6403-6440)
Source: Floor
20 June 2001
Floor
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S6463-6506)
Source: Floor
21 June 2001
Floor
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
Source: Floor
22 June 2001
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6627-6657)
Source: Floor
25 June 2001
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6835-6844, S6845-6860)
Source: Floor
26 June 2001
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6870-6885, S6887-6913)
Source: Floor
27 June 2001
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6937-6983)
Source: Floor
28 June 2001
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7011-7076)
Source: Floor
29 June 2001
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7127-7185)
Source: Floor
29 June 2001
Vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 36. Record Vote Number: 220.(text: CR 7/09/2001 S7338-7361)
Source: Floor
19 November 2002
Floor
Held at the desk.
Source: Floor
19 November 2002
Floor
Received in the House.
Source: Floor
19 November 2002
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
Votes
29 June 2001 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill S. 1052 · Bill Passed · Official source
Yes 59 · No 36 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 5
- Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]Yea
- Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]Yea
- Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]Yea
- Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO]Not Voting
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
Versions
- Public Print · 29 June 2001 · Download file
- Engrossed in Senate · 29 June 2001 · Download file
- Placed on Calendar Senate · 18 June 2001 · Download file
- Introduced in Senate · 14 June 2001 · Download file
Documents
10 official files
Engrossed in Senate (text)
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Engrossed in Senate (text)
Engrossed in Senate · EN · 29 June 2001
Engrossed in Senate (PDF)
Engrossed in Senate · EN · 29 June 2001
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Public Print (text)
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Public Print (PDF)
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Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 29 June 2001
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Placed on Calendar Senate (text)
Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 18 June 2001
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Placed on Calendar Senate (PDF)
Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 18 June 2001
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 14 June 2001
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Introduced in Senate (PDF)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 14 June 2001
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Introduced in Senate
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Sponsors
- Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Edwards, John [D-NC] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] · D · Cosponsor
Related records
- related to → Bipartisan Patient Protection Act
- related to → Bipartisan Patient Protection Act
- amends ← SAMDT 808
- amends ← SAMDT 813
- amends ← SAMDT 823
- amends ← SAMDT 828
- amends ← SAMDT 829
- amends ← SAMDT 822
- amends ← SAMDT 815
- amends ← SAMDT 832
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/1052
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/107/s/1052
- us · 107-s-1052 · source updated 9 March 2026