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HR127FEDERALin_committee

Protection from Obamacare Mandates and Congressional Equity Act

January 3, 2025

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Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

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Last action

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, House Administration, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.Jan 3, 2025

Lead sponsor

Andy Biggs

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

The bill proposes changes to federal healthcare and the application of healthcare laws to members of Congress, which could alter insurance requirements and coverage standards for federal legislators and the public.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Members of Congress

The bill specifically addresses healthcare equity and mandates as they apply to congressional members.

General Public

The bill proposes changes to Affordable Care Act mandates that currently apply to the broader population.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill, introduced in the House of Representatives, proposes changes to the Affordable Care Act () specifically regarding and the treatment of members of Congress. It has been referred to multiple committees for review.

Key Facts

The bill is titled the 'Protection from Obamacare Mandates and Congressional Equity Act'.
The bill has been formally referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
The bill has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
The bill has been referred to the Committee on House Administration.
The bill has been referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
The Speaker of the House will determine the duration for committee consideration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current status of this bill?

The bill has been introduced and referred to four different House committees for review.

What does this bill aim to do?

The title indicates it aims to provide protection from Affordable Care Act and address equity regarding healthcare for members of Congress.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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Multi-Committee Referral

The bill was referred to four separate committees, indicating the legislation touches on multiple jurisdictions including tax, commerce, and internal congressional administration.

Committee on Ways and Means Committee on Energy and Commerce House Administration Oversight and Government Reform

Connected Entities

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organizationCommittee on Ways and Means“Primary committee assigned to review the bill.”Map →

organizationOversight and Government Reform“Secondary committee assigned to review the bill.”Map →

Analysis Score

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