Bill would let CBO study long-term savings from preventive health laws
In markupH.R. 4464Latest action
Sponsor: Jay Obernolte · Representative · CA
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Official title: Preventive Health Savings Act
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
Introduced:
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Committee leaders could ask for a 10-to-30-year cost analysis of preventive health bills, for information only.
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What does this do?
This bill lets leaders of relevant congressional committees request a supplemental analysis projecting a preventive health bill's costs over 10 to 30 years, instead of the usual 10-year window. The goal is to capture potential long-term government savings from preventing costly illnesses. These longer-term estimates would be informational only and could not be used to determine whether a bill meets official budget rules.
Who does it affect?
This affects members of Congress, congressional committee leaders, and staff who prepare cost estimates. It does not directly change any healthcare programs, taxes, or benefits for the public.
Why does it matter?
The change could make it easier for lawmakers to argue for preventive health investments using long-term financial data, though such projections won't count toward formal budget compliance decisions.
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Based on the “Introduced in House” text of Jul 16, 2025.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJul 16, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Sep 16, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 0.