Bills · HR 5972
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5972Health
Right to Enroll Act of 2025
INTRO NOV 7· LAST ACTION NOV 7
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it provides a longer window for people to secure health insurance coverage for 2026, potentially reducing the number of uninsured Americans. A longer enrollment period gives individuals more time to understand their choices, compare plans, and make informed decisions, especially if they are navigating financial constraints or complex health needs.
If this bill becomes law, more people might enroll in health plans, leading to better access to healthcare and potentially fewer unexpected medical bills. If it doesn't pass, the open enrollment period for 2026 would likely revert to the shorter, standard timeframe, meaning anyone who misses that earlier deadline might be left without marketplace coverage for the year unless they qualify for a special enrollment period.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Extends the annual open enrollment period for health plans offered by Exchanges for plan year 2026.
This gives people significantly more time to enroll in health insurance for 2026 coverage.
PROVISION 02
The extended enrollment period for 2026 would begin on November 1, 2025, and end on May 1, 2026.
This sets a specific new timeline, moving the end date for enrollment from mid-December 2025 to over four months later.
PROVISION 03
Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make the necessary regulatory changes to implement the extension.
This assigns the specific government agency responsible for enacting the change.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 16
D· New Hampshire
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
59
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 16 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 7
Introduced in House
NOV 7
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5972
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 7, 2025
Last actionNov 7, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 7, 2025
House BillHR 5972Health
Right to Enroll Act of 2025
INTRODUCED NOV 7, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 7, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
16
COMPLEXITY
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