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Congressional Summary of S 322

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This bill duplicates certain requirements for private health insurance plans with respect to preexisting conditions, enrollment eligibility, genetic testing, and discrimination based on health-related factors.

Current Status of Bill S 322

Bill S 322 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 12, 2021. Bill S 322 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on February 12, 2021.  Bill S 322's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of February 12, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 322

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
11
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
11
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 322

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

Disability and health-based discriminationEmployee benefits and pensionsGeneticsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHealth promotion and preventive careInsurance industry and regulationMedical tests and diagnostic methods

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 322

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