Prices on the Wall Act of 2026
To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to require certain facilities to post prices on the walls.
The Prices on the Wall Act of 2026 aims to make healthcare costs more transparent by requiring certain healthcare facilities to post their prices on the walls. This means that patients will be able to see the costs of services and treatments before they receive them. This bill would impact anyone who uses healthcare services, giving them better information to make decisions about their care.
As of June 23, 2026, the bill was introduced in the House of Representatives. It has moved through several stages, including being referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and then to a subcommittee for further consideration. On July 21, 2026, the bill was reported back from the committee with amendments. It now awaits further action in the House.
Key milestones include the bill's introduction on June 23, 2026, and its referral to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce the same day. On June 25, 2026, a subcommittee considered and marked up the bill, which was then forwarded to the full committee. After further review, the bill was ordered to be reported (amended) on July 21, 2026, with a vote of 24 to 21.
