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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 372) to restore the application of the Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers.

4/7/2025, 3:21 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 209

Bill 115 H.Res. 209 is a resolution that provides for the consideration of another bill, H.R. 372. The purpose of H.R. 372 is to restore the application of Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance. This is intended to protect competition and consumers in the health insurance market.

The bill aims to ensure that health insurance companies are subject to the same antitrust regulations as other industries, in order to prevent monopolies and promote fair competition. By restoring these laws, the bill seeks to create a more level playing field for health insurance providers, which in turn could lead to lower prices and better coverage options for consumers.

Overall, the goal of Bill 115 H.Res. 209 and H.R. 372 is to promote a more competitive and consumer-friendly health insurance market by reinstating antitrust laws that were previously applied to the industry.

Current Status of Bill HRES 209

Bill HRES 209 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 20, 2017. Bill HRES 209 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on March 20, 2017.  Bill HRES 209's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of March 21, 2017

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 209

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 209

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

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