Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Departments of Labor, the Treasury, and Health and Human Services relating to "Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance and Independent, Noncoordinated Excepted Benefits Coverage".

5/12/2024, 4:05 AM
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, and 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.
Bill 118 hjres 129 is a piece of legislation that aims to provide congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the Departments of Labor, the Treasury, and Health and Human Services. This rule pertains to "Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance and Independent, Noncoordinated Excepted Benefits Coverage."

The rule in question focuses on regulations surrounding short-term, limited-duration insurance plans and independent, noncoordinated excepted benefits coverage. These types of insurance plans are designed to provide temporary coverage for individuals who are in between jobs or experiencing other life transitions.

The bill seeks to disapprove of the rule put forth by the aforementioned departments, indicating that Congress does not support the regulations outlined in the rule. This disapproval falls under chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn regulations put forth by federal agencies. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 129 is a legislative effort to challenge and potentially overturn regulations related to short-term, limited-duration insurance and independent, noncoordinated excepted benefits coverage. It reflects Congress's role in overseeing and scrutinizing federal agency regulations to ensure they align with the best interests of the American people.
Congress
118

Number
HJRES - 129

Introduced on
2024-04-18

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/18/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, and 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.
Bill 118 hjres 129 is a piece of legislation that aims to provide congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the Departments of Labor, the Treasury, and Health and Human Services. This rule pertains to "Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance and Independent, Noncoordinated Excepted Benefits Coverage."

The rule in question focuses on regulations surrounding short-term, limited-duration insurance plans and independent, noncoordinated excepted benefits coverage. These types of insurance plans are designed to provide temporary coverage for individuals who are in between jobs or experiencing other life transitions.

The bill seeks to disapprove of the rule put forth by the aforementioned departments, indicating that Congress does not support the regulations outlined in the rule. This disapproval falls under chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn regulations put forth by federal agencies. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 129 is a legislative effort to challenge and potentially overturn regulations related to short-term, limited-duration insurance and independent, noncoordinated excepted benefits coverage. It reflects Congress's role in overseeing and scrutinizing federal agency regulations to ensure they align with the best interests of the American people.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Departments of Labor, the Treasury, and Health and Human Services relating to "Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance and Independent, Noncoordinated Excepted Benefits Coverage".

Policy Areas
Health

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Latest Action4/18/2024
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fa...