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Agreeing to the conference requested by the Senate on the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2990) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals greater access to health insurance through a health care tax deduction, a long-term care deduction, and other health-related tax incentives, to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide access to and choice in health care through association health plans, to amend the Public Health Service Act to create new pooling opportunities for small employers to obtain greater access to health coverage through HealthMarts; to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to protect consumers in managed care plans and other health coverage; and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HRES 348

The bill, designated as H.Res. 348 in the 106th Congress, is titled "Agreeing to the conference requested by the Senate on the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2990)." It aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code to enhance individual access to health insurance through a health care tax deduction and long-term care deduction, as well as provide other health-related tax incentives. Additionally, it seeks to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act to offer access to and choice in health care through association health plans, create new pooling opportunities for small employers to acquire more extensive health coverage through HealthMarts under the Public Health Service Act, and enhance consumer protection in managed care plans and other health coverage through amendments to various existing laws.

Current Status of Bill HRES 348

Bill HRES 348 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 1, 1999. Bill HRES 348 was introduced during Congress 106 and was introduced to the House on November 1, 1999.  Bill HRES 348's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of November 2, 1999

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 348

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 348

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

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