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Resolution to Overturn CMS Marketplace Integrity Rule

Original title: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability".

September 30, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

If passed, this resolution would nullify a specific federal regulation (90 27074) governing health insurance marketplace operations, effectively preventing it from being enforced or having any legal effect.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

The agency's regulatory action is subject to nullification by this resolution.

Health Insurance Marketplace participants

The regulatory framework governing marketplace integrity and affordability would be altered if the rule is invalidated.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 30, 2025.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This seeks to formally disapprove and invalidate a federal rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the Affordable Care Act's Marketplace Integrity and Affordability standards.

Why It Matters

If passed, this resolution would nullify a specific federal regulation (90 27074) governing health insurance marketplace operations, effectively preventing it from being enforced or having any legal effect.

Key Facts

  • The resolution formally disapproves the CMS rule titled 'Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability'.
  • The rule in question was published in the Federal Register on June 25, 2025 (90 Fed. Reg. 27074).
  • If enacted, the rule would have no force or effect under the Congressional Review Act.
  • The resolution was introduced in the Senate on September 30, 2025.
  • The resolution is currently referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for Congress to 'disapprove' a rule?
Under the Congressional Review Act, Congress can pass a to overturn a federal agency's rule, preventing it from taking effect or remaining in force.
Does this resolution change the Affordable Care Act itself?
No, it specifically targets a regulatory rule issued by CMS regarding marketplace integrity, not the underlying law.

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Legislative Pushback on CMS Rule

A large coalition of 42 senators has formally moved to block a CMS rule issued only three months prior, signaling significant legislative opposition to the agency's recent regulatory direction.

Connected Entities

personMark WarnerLead sponsor of the resolution.Map →
organizationCenters for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesThe federal agency that issued the rule being challenged.Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.congress.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Significance85
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  • Controversy75
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  • Entertainment20
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