H.R. 6147
119th Congress
Expanding Health Care Options for First Responders Act
5
Cosponsors
4
Actions
0
Amendments
2
Committees
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Since introduced
Referred 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.
19 novembre 2025·8 months ago
Summary
Introduced in House · Updated 23 janvier 2026
Expanding Health Care Options for First Responders Act
This bill establishes a Medicare buy-in option for certain qualifying first responders.
Specifically, the bill allows first responders aged 50 to 64 to enroll in Medicare if they are retired or otherwise separated from service due to a disability. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) must determine enrollment periods and set premiums for the buy-in option established under the bill, in accordance with specified requirements. The CMS must also award grants to states and nonprofit organizations for outreach and enrollment activities relating to the buy-in option.
Timeline
4 actions
Referred 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.
19 novembre 2025 · IntroReferral
Referred 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.
19 novembre 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
19 novembre 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
19 novembre 2025 · IntroReferral
Sponsorship
5 cosponsors
Sponsor
Democrat:Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1]OHCosponsors
- Democrat5100%
- Democrat:Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]OH
- Democrat:Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]NJ
- Democrat:Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]IL
- Democrat:Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22]FL
- Democrat:Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18]NY
Classification
Policy area
HealthCommittees
2
Energy and Commerce Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To19 Nov 2025
Ways and Means Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To19 Nov 2025
Cosponsor momentum
Cumulative over time
Cosponsors grew from 0 on 19 novembre 2025 to 5 on 16 avril 2026.
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