H.R. 2077 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Restoring the Patient's Voice Act of 2017
H.R. 2077 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Apr 6, 2017, sponsored by Brad R. Wenstrup with 88 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 6, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 88
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Restoring the Patient's Voice Act of 2017 This bill amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to require a group health plan to establish an exception to medication step-therapy protocol in specified cases.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Brad R. Wenstrup (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 51 Democrats, 37 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 6, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (Apr 6, 2017)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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