Parity Enforcement Act of 2025
Key claim: The Parity Enforcement Act of 2025 (HR957) was introduced in the 119th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce to strengthen enforcement of mental health parity requirements.
Abstract
(HR957 · 119th Congress) Latest action (2025-02-04): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Why this matters
Mental health parity rules govern how employer-sponsored (ERISA) plans must cover behavioral health benefits relative to medical/surgical benefits, and enforcement gaps have long been a concern for workers seeking treatment. HR957 would tighten DOL enforcement authority, potentially raising compliance costs for plan sponsors and TPAs while expanding recourse for employees denied parity-compliant coverage. Status remains early — referral only — so no operational change yet for employers or workers.