Federal workers and retirees would face more checks when adding family members to health coverage. OPM would also audit current family coverage and remove people who do not qualify.
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FEHB Protection Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 15.
Latest action on H.R. 2193: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 15.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects federal workers, retirees, and their families who use FEHB health coverage. It also affects Postal Service workers and families in related Postal Service health plans. Agencies and employing offices would have to help run the checks and audits. OPM and its Inspector General would get new duties and dedicated funding for oversight.
Why this matters: This bill could make it harder to add or keep family members on federal health coverage without proof. It aims to stop FEHB money from paying for people who do not qualify. That could reduce improper spending, but it could also mean more paperwork and possible coverage problems for eligible families. The bill does not state how many people are wrongly covered now or how many people may be removed.
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Officially: FEHB Protection Act of 2025
Federal workers and retirees would face more checks when adding family members to health coverage. OPM would also audit current family coverage and remove people who do not qualify.
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Where it stands
Sitting in House Committee
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (3/18/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to FEHB Protection Act of 2025, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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