Latest Congressional Actions re: HealthCare

September 29, 2010

S.3924 "Public Accountability in Health Care Implementation Act" was read twice and referred to the Senate Finance Committee.

H.Res.1561 "Directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of each portion of any document, record, or communication in her possession consisting of or relating to documents prepared by or for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and for other purposes." was placed on the House Calendar, No. 242.

H.R.6303 “Medicare Beneficiary Choice Preservation Act of 2010” was referred to the House Committees on Ways & Means, and Energy & Commerce, 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.

S.J.Res.39 “A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule relating to status as a grandfathered health plan under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.” was rejected.

September 23, 2010

S.3162 “A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.” was returned by the House to the Senate under provisions of H.Res.1653.

S.3174 “Health Reform Accountability Act” was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs.

September 16, 2010

S.AMDT.4595 “To exempt certain amounts subject to other information reporting from the information reporting provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and for other purposes.” was withdrawn in the Senate.

August 10, 2010

H.R.5424 “Reform Americans Can Afford Act of 2010” was discharged.

August 5, 2010

S.3723 “Excluding Abortion Coverage from Health Reform Act” was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

July 30, 2010

H.R.5982 “Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2010” did not pass the House.

July 29, 2010

H.R.5923 “To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to repeal certain limitations on tax health care benefits.” was referred to the House Ways & Means Committee.

H.R.5936 “Restoring Assistance for Families' and Seniors' Health Expenses Act of 2010” was referred to the House Committees on Ways & Means and Energy & Commerce, 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.

S.3673 “Patients' Freedom to Choose Act” was read twice and referred to the Senate Finance Committee.

July 27, 2010

H.R.5882 “To deauthorize appropriation of funds to carry out the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.” was referred to the House Committees on Energy & Commerce, Ways & Means, Education & Labor, Judiciary, Natural Resources, and Administration, 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.

S.3653 “Health Care Bureaucrats Elimination Act” was read twice and referred to the Senate Finance Committee.

July 26, 2010

H.Res.1230 “Commending the efforts of State legislatures, Attorneys General, and citizens to resist the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.” was referred to the House Subcommittee on Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

July 22, 2010

S.3632 “Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Enforcement and Prevention Act of 2010” was read twice and referred to the Senate Finance Committee.

July 21, 2010

H.R.5803 “Home Health Care Access Protection Act of 2010” was referred to the House Committees on Ways & Means and Energy & Commerce, 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.

H.R.5808 “To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish a public health insurance option.” was referred to the House Committee on Energy & Commerce.

July 20, 2010

H.R.5795 “Personalize Your Care Act of 2010” was referred to the House Committees on Energy & Commerce and Ways & Means, 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.

H.R.5802 “To repeal a provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act providing for funds to a health care facility and rescind funds made available under such section.” was referred to the House Committee on Energy & Commerce.

July 19, 2010

H.R.5712 “Veterans', Seniors', and Children's Health Technical Corrections Act of 2010” was read the second time and place on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders; Calendar No. 465.

July 15, 2010

H.R.5761 “To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to expedite the application of the provision prohibiting rescissions of health insurance coverage.” was referred to the House Committee on Energy & Commerce.

July 14, 2010

S.3578 “Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act” was read twice and referred to the Senate Finance Committee.

July 1, 2010

H.R.5664 “High-Risk Pool Fairness Act” was referred to the House Committee on Energy & Commerce.

June 30, 2010

S.3341 “FEHBP Dependent Coverage Extension Act” was referred to the Senate Committees on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and Senate Subcommittees: Oversight of Government Management, The Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia.

June 29, 2010

H.R.5324 “COBRA Health Benefits Extension Act of 2010” was referred to the House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.

H.R.5421 “To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, repeal the 7.5 percent threshold on the deduction for medical expenses, provide for increased funding for high-risk pools, allow acquiring health insurance across State lines, and allow for the creation of association health plans.” was referred to the House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.

H.R.5444 “Private Option Health Care Act” was referred to the House Subcommittee on Health Employment, Labor, and Pensions.

S.3543 “Medication Therapy Management Expanded Benefits Act of 2010” was read twice and referred to the Senate Finance Committee.

June 24, 2010

S.3527 “Medicare Lung Cancer Early Detection Promotion Act of 2010” was read twice and referred to the Senate Finance Committee.

June 23, 2010

H.R.5588 “Medicare Enrollment Protection Act of 2010” was referred to the House Committees on Ways & Means and Energy & Commerce, 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.

June 22, 2010

H.R.5570 “To provide that no funds are authorized to be appropriated to the Internal Revenue Service to expand its workforce in order to implement, enforce, or otherwise carry out either the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.” was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

June 17, 2010

S.3501 “American Job Protection Act” was read twice and referred to the Senate Finance Committee.

S.3502 “American Liberty Restoration Act” was read twice and referred to the Senate Finance Committee.

June 16, 2010

H.R.4972 "To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act." was discharged.

June 15, 2010

H.R.5527 “Registered Nurse Safe Staffing Act of 2010” was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

S.3491 “Registered Nurse Safe Staffing Act of 2010” was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance.

June 1, 2010

H.R.5417 “To amend titles XIX and XVIII of the Social Security Act, as amended by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, with respect to payment of disproportionate share hospitals (DSH) under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.” was referred to the House Subcommittee on Health.

H.R.5433 “To repeal certain provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act relating to the limitation on the Medicare exception to the prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals and to transparency reports and reporting of physician ownership or investment interests.” was referred to the House Subcommittee on Health.

May 27, 2010

H.R.5014 “To clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.” was signed by President Barack Obama and became Public Law No: 111-173.

H.R.5216 “To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.” was referred to the House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.

H.R.5425 “To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to permit a State to elect not to establish an American Health Benefit Exchange.” was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

May 25, 2010

H.R.5200 “FEHBP Dependent Coverage Extension Act” was referred to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.

May 20, 2010

H.R.5364 “Special Care Dentistry Act of 2010” was referred to the House Committee on Energy & Commerce.

S.3393 “COBRA Health Benefits Extension Act of 2010” was read twice and put on the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

May 12, 2010

H.R.5271 “To amend section 1877 of the Social Security Act to delay by 2 years the expansion cut-off date imposed by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.” was referred to the House Subcommittees on Health.

May 6, 2010

H.R.5243 “To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to clarify that the Act does not affect standards or procedures in medical malpractice actions.” was referred to the House Committees on Energy & Commerce and Judiciary 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.

May 5, 2010

S.3315 “Home Health Care Access Protection Act of 2010” was read twice and referred to the Senate Finance Committee.

May 3, 2010

H.R.5044 “Medicare Fraud Enforcement and Prevention Act of 2010” was referred to the House Subcommittees on Energy & Commerce, and Ways & Means.

H.R.5073 “To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 and enact the OPTION Act of 2009.” was referred to the House Subcommittee on Health.

April 30, 2010

H.R.4901 “To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.” was referred to the House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.

H.R.4903 “To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.” was referred to the House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.

H.R.4910 “To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and enact the Empowering Patients First Act in order to provide incentives to encourage health insurance coverage.” was referred to the House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.

H.R.4919 “To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.” was referred to the House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.

H.R.4944 “Siding with America's Patients Act” was referred to the House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.

H.R.5005 “To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.” referred to the House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.

April 26, 2010

H.R.4887 "TRICARE Affirmation Act was signed by President Barack Obama and became Public Law No: 111-159.

April 22, 2010

H.R.5111 “To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services under such Act.” was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

H.R.5126 “Helping Save Americans' Health Care Choices Act of 2010” was referred to the House Committees on Ways & Means and Energy & Commerce 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.

April 21, 2010

H.R.5095 “Protect Medical Innovation Act” was referred to the House Ways & Means Committee.

S.3239 “A bill to repeal unwarranted provisions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and to more efficiently use taxpayer dollars in health care spending.” was read twice and referred to the Senate Finance Committee.

April 15, 2010

S.3216 “Medicare Rural Health Care Equity Act of 2010” was referred to the Senate Finance Committee.

April 9, 2010

H.R.4960 “To eliminate sweetheart deals under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.” was referred to the House Subcommittee on Health.

H.R.4985 “Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2010” was referred to the House Subcommittee on Health.

March 30, 3010

H.R.4872 "Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010" was signed by President Barack Obama and became Public Law No: 111-152.

March 25, 2010

H.Res.1225 "Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 4872) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2010 (S.Con.Res. 13)." was introduced and passed/agreed to in the House by Yeas and Nays: 225 - 199 (Roll no. 193).

H.R.4951 “To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for participation in the Exchange of the President, Vice-President, Members of Congress, political appointees, and congressional staff.” was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and Energy and Commerce, 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.

H.R.4982 “Close the Congressional Health Care Loophole Act” was referred to the House Committees on Administration and Energy & Commerce, 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.

March 24, 2010

S.AMDT.3564 “To make sure the President, Cabinet Members, all White House Senior staff and Congressional Committee and Leadership Staff are purchasing health insurance through the health insurance exchanges established by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.” was ruled out of order by the Chair.

March 23, 2010:

H.R.3590 "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act" was signed by President Barack Obama and became Public Law No: 111-148.

S.3152 “A bill to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.” was read a second time and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar, under General Orders; Calendar No. 332.

March 22, 2010:

S.3147 “Patient Choice Restoration Act” was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance.

S.3148 "A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the treatment of Department of Defense health coverage as minimal essential coverage." was introduced, read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance. (Related to H.R.4887)

March 21, 2010:

H.R.4872 "Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010" was passed/agreed to in House by recorded vote: 220 - 211 (Roll no. 167).

H.RES.1203, "Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R.3590) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4872) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 202 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2010." was passed/agreed to in the House by Yeas/Nays vote: 224 -206.

March 20, 2010

H.R.4894 “To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to ensure appropriate treatment of Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense health programs.” was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

March 19, 2010:

H.CON.RES.254, "Correcting the enrollment of H.R.3590." was introduced and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.

March 17, 2010

H.Res.1188 “Ensuring an up or down vote on certain health care legislation.” was introduced and referred to the House Committee on Rules.

February 23, 2010:

H.R.4529, "Roadmap for America's Future Act of 2010" was referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.

January 29, 2010:

H.RES.983 was placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 155.

December 16, 2009

S.1790 “Indian Health Care Improvement Reauthorization and Extension Act of 2009” was placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. The bill was passed with minor changes through Section 10221 of the H.R.3590.

December 8, 2009:

H.R.4230, "Health Care Reality Check Act" was introduced and referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, and Veterans' Affairs, 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.

H.R.4038, "Common Sense Health Care Reform and Affordability Act" was referred to House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.

November 16, 2009:

H.R.3962, "Affordable Health Care for America Act" was read for the second time and placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under general orders. Calendar No. 210.

November 7, 2009:

H.RES.903 “Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3962) to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3961) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reform the Medicare SGR payment system for physicians.” passed the House by recorded vote: 242 - 192 (Roll no. 882). House Reports: 111-330

November 2, 2009:

H.RES.883 “Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Members of the House receive the necessary cost information regarding health care reform legislation at least 72 hours before any vote on such legislation.” was introduced and referred to the House Committee on Rules.

October 19, 2009:

S.1796, "America's Healthy Future Act of 2009" was introduced and placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under general orders. Calendar No. 184.

October 14, 2009:

H.R.3200, "America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009" was placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 168.

September 8, 2009:

H.RES.721 “Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any major health care reform bill considered on the floor of the House should be available for viewing for 30 calendar days. “ was introduced and referred to the House Committee on Rules.

July 30, 2009:

S.RES.231 “A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that any health care reform proposal should slow the long-term growth of health costs and reduce the growth rate of Federal health care spending.” was introduced and referred to Senate Committee on Finance.

July 29, 2009:

H.R.3372, "Health Care OverUse Reform Today Act (HealthCOURT Act)" was introduced and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.

July 28, 2009:

H.RES.683 “Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House should move forward with health care reform legislation, and costs can be contained through prevention and wellness initiatives that empower parents, families, and communities toward better health.” was introduced and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

July 24, 2009:

H.CON.RES.169 “Expressing a sense of Congress that a government-defined or public option insurance plan should not be used to fund abortion and taxpayer-funds should not be used to provide abortion under a benefit package within any health care reform package.” was introduced and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

July 14, 2009:

H.RES.643 “Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any major health care reform bill considered on the floor should be available for viewing.” was introduced and referred to the House Committee on Rules.

July 9, 2009:

H.R.3158, "Place Based Health Care Act of 2009" was introduced and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Labor, 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.

June 25, 2009:

S.CON.RES.32 “A bill expressing the sense of Congress on health care reform legislation.” was introduced and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

June 11, 2009:

S.1240, "Roadmap for America's Future Act of 2009" was introduced, read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance.

June 9, 2009:

S.CON.RES.25 “A concurrent resolution recognizing the value and benefits that community health centers provide as health care homes for over 18,000,000 individuals, and the importance of enabling health centers and other safety net providers to continue to offer accessible, affordable, and continuous care to their current patients and to every American who lacks access to preventive and primary care services.” was introduced and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance.

June 8, 2009:

S.RES.170 “A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that children should benefit, and in no case be worse off, as a result of reform of the Nation's health care system.” was introduced and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance.

June 4, 2009:

H.CON.RES.144 “Recognizing the value, benefits, and importance of community health centers as health care homes for millions of people in the United States.” was introduced and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

May 21, 2009:

S.RES.156 “A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that reform of our Nation's health care system should include the establishment of a federally-backed insurance pool.” was introduced and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

May 14, 2009:

H.RES.271 “Recognizing the need to support the development and enforcement of a well-informed national long-term care strategy to solve the problems of cost, quality, and access to long-term care in the home and community, and the imperativeness of including long-term care in the comprehensive health care reform agenda.” was referred to the House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.

April 21, 2009:

H.CON.RES.100 “Expressing the support of the Congress regarding the need to facilitate State innovation in national health care reform.” was introduced and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

March 25, 2009:

S.698, "State-Based Health Care Reform Act" was introduced, read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

March 24, 2009:

H.CON.RES.78 “Expressing the support of the Congress regarding the need to facilitate State innovation in national health care reform.” was introduced and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

March 12, 2009:

H.R.1495, "Comprehensive Health Care Reform Act of 2009" was introduced and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

H.R.1468, "Medical Justice Act of 2009" was introduced and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

March 4, 2009:

H.R.1296 "Access for All America Act" was introduced and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

February 26, 2009:

S.486, "Access for All America Act" was introduced, read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

February 13, 2009:

S.441 "Quality Reform Expansion and Savings Act of 2009" was introduced, read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

February 11, 2009:

S.CON.RES.6 “A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that national health care reform should ensure that the health care needs of women and of all individuals in the United States are met.” was introduced and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

H.CON.RES.48 “Expressing the sense of Congress that national health care reform should ensure that the health care needs of women and of all individuals in the United States are met.” was introduced and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.