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COMPETE Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 8082 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
2
Latest action
Mar 25, 2026

What it does

The COMPETE Act aims to ensure competition in health insurance markets by defining and regulating short-term limited duration insurance plans. It specifies that such plans must have an expiration date no more than 12 months after the original effective date and may include a renewal guarantee allowing policyholders to purchase additional coverage without additional underwriting based on health status. The bill affects health insurance issuers and consumers seeking short-term health coverage, setting federal standards for what qualifies as short-term limited duration insurance under the Public Health Service Act. It was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Energy and…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Mar 25, 2026

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Mar 25, 2026

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Where it goes next

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