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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 discrimination
- Employee benefits and pensions
- Genetics
- Health care costs and insurance
- Health care coverage and access
- Health information and medical records
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Insurance industry and regulation
- Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 322

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A bill to amend the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
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