United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 3 R cosponsors

HR 2193 — FEHB Protection Act of 2025

Last action — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 15.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 20% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 R).

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends existing law to enhance the oversight and verification processes related to health benefits plans under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.

  • 5 U.S.C. § 8909(a)(2)

    Congress. → Congress, except that the amounts authorized under subsection (b)(2) for the Office shall not be subject to the limitations that may be specified annually by Congress.

    This change allows certain funds for the Office of Personnel Management to be exempt from annual spending limitations set by Congress.

  • 5 U.S.C. § 8909(b)

    In addition to the funds provided under paragraph (1), amounts of all contributions shall be available for the Office to develop, maintain, and conduct oversight over the enrollment and eligibility systems with respect to benefits under this chapter, including the Postal Service Health Benefits Program under section 8903c. Amounts for the Office under this paragraph shall not be available in excess of the following amounts in the following fiscal years: (A) In fiscal year 2026, $36,792,000. (B) In fiscal year 2027, $44,733,161. (C) In fiscal year 2028, $50,930,778. (D) In fiscal year 2029, $54,198,238. (E) In fiscal year 2030, $54,855,425. (F) In fiscal year 2031, $56,062,244. (G) In fiscal year 2032, $57,295,613. (H) In fiscal year 2033, $58,556,117. (I) In fiscal year 2034, $59,844,351. (J) In fiscal year 2035 and each fiscal year thereafter, the amount equal to the dollar limit for the immediately preceding fiscal year, increased by 2.2 percent.

    This addition allocates specific funding amounts for developing and conducting oversight of enrollment and eligibility systems within the health benefits program.

  • 5 U.S.C. § 8909(b)

    In fiscal year 2026, $80,000,000, to be derived from all contributions and to remain available until expended, shall be available for the Office to conduct the audit required under section 2(d) of the FEHB Protection Act of 2025.

    This addition provides dedicated funding for the Office to conduct audits related to family member eligibility within health benefits plans.

  • 5 U.S.C. § 8909(b)

    Amounts of all contributions shall be available for the Office of Personnel Management Office of the Inspector General to conduct oversight associated with activities under this chapter (including the Postal Service Health Benefits Program under section 8903c), including activities associated with enrollment and eligibility in these programs and any associated audit activities as required under the FEHB Protection Act of 2025.

    This addition specifies funding for the Inspector General to oversee health benefits program activities and audits.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

  4. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  5. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 15.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 544 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (544)

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Subjects

finance environment healthcare health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 2193?
HR 2193 is sponsored by Grothman, Glenn (Republican), Crenshaw, Dan (Republican), and McGuire, John J. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 2193?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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