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Ally’s Act introduced to mandate hearing device insurance coverage

Original title: Ally’s Act

July 22, 2025

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Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Jul 22, 2025

Lead sponsor

Emanuel Cleaver

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

This legislation seeks to establish federal standards for health insurance coverage of hearing aids and related services, which would directly impact the out-of-pocket costs for individuals with hearing loss.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Individuals with hearing loss

The bill aims to change insurance coverage requirements for hearing devices, which would impact the financial responsibility of these individuals for such equipment.

Health insurance providers

The bill proposes new coverage mandates that would require these entities to adjust their insurance plans and benefit structures.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

Ally’s Act has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to address insurance coverage requirements for hearing devices. The bill is currently under review by the House Committees on Energy and Commerce, Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ally’s Act?

Ally’s Act is a piece of federal legislation introduced in the House of Representatives on July 22, 2025, aimed at addressing insurance coverage for hearing devices.

Has this bill become law?

No, the bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and has been referred to multiple House committees for review.

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Discoveries

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Legislative focus on hearing device coverage

The introduction of Ally’s Act signals a federal legislative effort to mandate insurance coverage for hearing devices, which are often excluded from standard health plans.

Ally’s Act

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Energy and Commerce“Committee assigned to review the bill.”Map →

personLori Chavez-DeRemer“U.S. Representative who co-sponsored the bill.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Education and Workforce“Committee assigned to review the bill.”Map →

personEmanuel Cleaver“U.S. Representative who introduced the bill.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Housing and Urban Development“Federal agency responsible for administering the voucher program and incentive p”Map →

organizationWays and Means“Committee assigned to review the bill.”Map →

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