# 119-sres-198: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Health and Human Services should withdraw a reduction in public notice and comment opportunities.

119-sres-198, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Health and Human Services should withdraw a reduction in public notice and comment opportunities., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR); status introduced (as of 2025-12-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-198
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Health and Human Services should withdraw a reduction in public notice and comment opportunities.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-05-01
- Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR)
- Cosponsors: 18
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-12-21

## Summary

**This resolution would push the Department of Health and Human Services to restore and protect public notice-and-comment in rulemaking by asking HHS to withdraw a March 3, 2025 Federal Register notice and reaffirm practices in effect on February 27, 2025.** - Families and program beneficiaries would keep formal chances to comment on HHS rules that affect benefits and health services, preserving input from the "millions of Americans" the resolution cites. - State and local governments would retain avenues to weigh in on regulatory design and implementation that affect local programs and budgets. - Human services providers and advocacy organizations would keep the ability to comment on operational and compliance rules that shape service delivery. - The resolution emphasizes preserving 54 years of Administrative Procedure Act notice-and-comment practices and would reverse a March 3, 2025 notice that reduced public participation opportunities.

## Cosponsors (18)

- Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA), 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] (I-ME), 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT), 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN), 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI), 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA), 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT), 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] (D-MN), 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE] (D-DE), 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD] (D-MD), 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM), 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI), 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY), 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA] (D-VA), 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV), 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026
- 119-s-1503: Equality Act
- 119-s-2150: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025
- 119-s-2523: John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025
- 119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026

## Sources
- [119-sres-198 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/198)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5108)
- [119-s-1503: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1503)
- [119-s-2150: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2150)
- [119-s-2523: John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2523)
- [119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3990)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-198 (as of 2025-12-21).