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SHORT Act
3/11/2024, 7:52 PM
Summary of Bill S 163
The SHORT Act, also known as Bill 118 s 163, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of surprise medical billing, which occurs when patients receive unexpected bills from out-of-network healthcare providers.
The SHORT Act stands for the "Stopping the Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act." The main goal of this bill is to protect patients from being financially burdened by surprise medical bills by establishing a fair and transparent process for resolving billing disputes between healthcare providers and insurance companies.
Under the SHORT Act, healthcare providers would be required to give patients a good faith estimate of the cost of their services before they are provided. Additionally, insurance companies would be required to cover emergency services provided by out-of-network providers at in-network rates, and patients would only be responsible for their in-network cost-sharing amounts. Overall, the SHORT Act aims to protect patients from surprise medical bills and ensure that they are not financially harmed by receiving care from out-of-network providers. This legislation is currently being debated in Congress and has the potential to have a significant impact on the healthcare industry and the lives of patients across the country.
The SHORT Act stands for the "Stopping the Outrageous Practice of Surprise Medical Bills Act." The main goal of this bill is to protect patients from being financially burdened by surprise medical bills by establishing a fair and transparent process for resolving billing disputes between healthcare providers and insurance companies.
Under the SHORT Act, healthcare providers would be required to give patients a good faith estimate of the cost of their services before they are provided. Additionally, insurance companies would be required to cover emergency services provided by out-of-network providers at in-network rates, and patients would only be responsible for their in-network cost-sharing amounts. Overall, the SHORT Act aims to protect patients from surprise medical bills and ensure that they are not financially harmed by receiving care from out-of-network providers. This legislation is currently being debated in Congress and has the potential to have a significant impact on the healthcare industry and the lives of patients across the country.
Congressional Summary of S 163
Stop Harassing Owners of Rifles Today Act or the SHORT Act
This bill removes certain short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and other weapons from the definition of a firearm for purposes of regulation under the National Firearms Act (NFA).
The bill also eliminates certain restrictions that apply to the sale or transportation of such rifles and shotguns in interstate commerce.
If a state or local registration or licensing requirement is determined by reference to the NFA, the bill treats persons who acquire or possess a short-barreled rifle, short-barreled shotgun, or other weapon in accordance with the Gun Control Act of 1968 as meeting the registration and licensing requirements.
The bill preempts certain state or local laws that tax or regulate these rifles, shotguns, and weapons.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives must destroy records relating to the registration, transfer, or manufacture of applicable weapons described by this bill within one year after the enactment of this bill.
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Current Status of Bill S 163
Bill S 163 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2023. Bill S 163 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 31, 2023. Bill S 163's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of January 31, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 163
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
42Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
42Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 163
Primary Policy Focus
TaxationAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 163
SHORT Act
SHORT Act
Stop Harassing Owners of Rifles Today Act
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and certain other weapons from the definition of firearms for purposes of the National Firearms Act, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 163
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