Summary
The Health Care Freedom for Patients Act of 2025 would make several changes to federal health care programs. It would allow the Department of Health and Human Services to deposit $1,000 to $1,500 annually into health savings accounts for individuals aged 18-64 with bronze or catastrophic health plans through insurance exchanges, earning up to 700% of the federal poverty level. The bill would also expand access to catastrophic health plans beyond the current age restrictions and provide cost-sharing reductions for certain individuals with silver plans earning up to 250% of the federal poverty level.
The bill would also modify Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in several ways. It would reduce federal funding to states that provide health benefits to noncitizens who are not qualified aliens, and would make coverage optional for individuals whose immigration status is being verified. Additionally, the bill would prohibit health insurance exchange plans, Medicaid, and CHIP from covering gender-transition procedures as a benefit or with federal funds.
This bill has been introduced in the Senate but has not yet advanced to committee consideration. Most introduced bills do not become law.
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Lifecycle of the Bill
S.Amdt.3968Proposed
Sullivan, Dan
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S8643)
Dec 11, 2025
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 643. (CR S8654)
Dec 11, 2025
Dec 11, 2025, 11:45 AM ET
SenateRejected
On the Cloture Motion
On the Cloture Motion
51 Yes
48 No
VoteClotureSenate
On December 11, 2025, the Senate voted 51-48 on a cloture motion for S. 3386, the Health Care Freedom for Patients Act of 2025. Cloture failed because the motion fell short of the 60 votes required to end debate on legislation and proceed to a final vote. The 51 senators voting yes were not enough to overcome the procedural threshold. The vote broke almost entirely along party lines. All 51 Republicans voted to invoke cloture, while 45 Democrats voted against it. One Republican voted no. No Democrats supported the cloture motion. This partisan split reflects fundamental disagreement over the underlying health care legislation. With cloture rejected, debate on S. 3386 remains open and the bill is effectively blocked from advancing to a final passage vote at this time. Senate leadership could attempt another cloture vote in the future, but the current procedural path has been halted. The bill remains on the Senate calendar but cannot move forward without either a change in votes or a different procedural approach.
S.Amdt.3960Proposed
Collins, Susan M.
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8567)
Dec 9, 2025
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S8567)
Dec 9, 2025
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate.
Dec 9, 2025
S.Amdt.3968Proposed
Sullivan, Dan
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S8643)
Dec 11, 2025
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 643. (CR S8654)
Dec 11, 2025
Dec 11, 2025, 11:45 AM ET
SenateRejected
On the Cloture Motion
On the Cloture Motion
51 Yes
48 No
VoteClotureSenate
On December 11, 2025, the Senate voted 51-48 on a cloture motion for S. 3386, the Health Care Freedom for Patients Act of 2025. Cloture failed because the motion fell short of the 60 votes required to end debate on legislation and proceed to a final vote. The 51 senators voting yes were not enough to overcome the procedural threshold. The vote broke almost entirely along party lines. All 51 Republicans voted to invoke cloture, while 45 Democrats voted against it. One Republican voted no. No Democrats supported the cloture motion. This partisan split reflects fundamental disagreement over the underlying health care legislation. With cloture rejected, debate on S. 3386 remains open and the bill is effectively blocked from advancing to a final passage vote at this time. Senate leadership could attempt another cloture vote in the future, but the current procedural path has been halted. The bill remains on the Senate calendar but cannot move forward without either a change in votes or a different procedural approach.
S.Amdt.3960Proposed
Collins, Susan M.
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8567)
Dec 9, 2025
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S8567)
Dec 9, 2025
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate.
Dec 9, 2025
