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HJRES181FEDERALUNKNOWN

Resolution to Overturn Department of Labor Rule on Association Health Plans

Original title: HJRES 181: Congress Disapproves Department of Labor Rule on Association Health Plans

December 16, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

The resolution directly impacts the regulatory framework governing how small businesses and associations can pool together to purchase health insurance, potentially altering the coverage options available to their employees.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Department of Labor

The agency's regulatory rule would be nullified if the resolution is enacted.

Small business owners and associations

These groups are subject to the definitions and requirements set forth in the Department of Labor rule regarding health plan eligibility.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 16, 2024.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This resolution seeks to invalidate a recent Department of Labor rule that defines which groups qualify as 'employers' for the purpose of offering . If passed, the rule would be nullified and lose all legal force.

Why It Matters

The resolution directly impacts the regulatory framework governing how small businesses and associations can pool together to purchase health insurance, potentially altering the coverage options available to their employees.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Association Health Plan?
An Association Health Plan (AHP) is a type of group health insurance that allows small businesses or groups to band together to purchase coverage as if they were a single large employer.
What happens if this resolution passes?
The Department of Labor rule defining 'employer' for these plans would be invalidated and would no longer be legally enforceable.

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Congressional Review Act Usage

The resolution utilizes the Congressional Review Act to target a specific administrative definition, a common mechanism for reversing executive branch policy.

Connected Entities

organizationCongressThe legislative body taking actionMap →
personBean of FloridaCo-sponsor of the resolutionMap →
personCrenshawCo-sponsor of the resolutionMap →
personAllenCo-sponsor of the resolutionMap →
personMeuserCo-sponsor of the resolutionMap →
personGood of VirginiaCo-sponsor of the resolutionMap →
personSmith of NebraskaCo-sponsor of the resolutionMap →
organizationDepartment of LaborAgency responsible for issuing the ruleMap →
personFulcherCo-sponsor of the resolutionMap →
personFoxxCo-sponsor of the resolutionMap →
personWalbergRepresentative introducing the resolutionMap →
personOglesCo-sponsor of the resolutionMap →
personTenneyCo-sponsor of the resolutionMap →
personBaldersonCo-sponsor of the resolutionMap →
personDunn of FloridaCo-sponsor of the resolutionMap →
personJohnson of South DakotaCo-sponsor of the resolutionMap →
personBurgessCo-sponsor of the resolutionMap →

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  • Controversy75
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  • Entertainment10
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  • Buzz25
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