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Proposed Resolution to Block DACA Recipients from Certain Federal Health Insurance Programs

Original title: HJRES 138: Congress Considers Disapproving CMS Rule on DACA Healthcare Coverage

Record date · May 17, 2024

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What This Bill Would Do

This resolution seeks to overturn a recent federal rule that allows DACA recipients and certain other noncitizens to enroll in health insurance plans through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchanges. If passed, the resolution would invalidate the rule, preventing these individuals from accessing these specific health insurance benefits and subsidies.

Why it matters

The resolution directly impacts the eligibility of DACA recipients to access federally subsidized health insurance plans and , effectively nullifying a policy change that expanded coverage to these groups.

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.

Directly affected

DACA recipients

The resolution would remove their eligibility for Qualified Health Plans and associated federal subsidies.

Directly affected

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

The agency's rule would be invalidated and rendered without force or effect.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution do?
It uses the to formally disapprove and invalidate a CMS rule that expanded health insurance eligibility to DACA recipients.
Who would be affected by this change?
DACA recipients and certain other noncitizens who were granted eligibility for ACA exchange plans and associated subsidies under the rule being challenged.

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Where This Stands

Currently filed. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Committee.

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Discoveries

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Congressional Review Act Usage

The resolution demonstrates the use of the Congressional Review Act to target specific administrative rule-making regarding immigration and healthcare.

Connected Entities

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, United States Code
otherDeferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)“The group of noncitizens affected by the rule”Map →
OrganizationCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services“Submitted the rule being considered for disapproval”Map →
otherUnited States Code“Legal framework for the rule”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.congress.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Significance85
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  • Controversy90
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  • Entertainment20
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  • Buzz60
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