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Read. Follow. Verify.Resolution to Overturn Department of Labor Rule on Association Health Plans
Record date · December 16, 2024
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What This Bill Would Do
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.
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 It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
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.
Key Facts
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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.
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Analysis Score
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