The bill, called the American Health Care Act, would replace the signature law of President Barack Obama, so-called Obamacare.
President Donald Trump met lawmakers on Wednesday to rally them behind the bill, after a stormy 24 hours.
Image copyright Eureopan photopress agency Image caption The bill was crafted by Republican leaders like Paul Ryan, and backed by Mr TrumpA leading trade group representing hospitals has expressed fears about the Republican health-care bill, saying poor Americans could lose insurance.
Republicans control the White House and both chambers of Congress, but it is unclear if they will get enough votes to get the bill through.
House Speaker Paul Ryan praised the bill as "a conservative wish list" and "monumental, exciting conservative reform.
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