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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 849) to repeal the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board.

4/7/2025, 3:21 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 600

Bill 115 H.Res. 600 is a resolution that provides for the consideration of another bill, H.R. 849, which aims to repeal the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that establish the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). The IPAB was created as part of the Affordable Care Act to help control Medicare costs by making recommendations on payment rates for healthcare providers.

The resolution, if passed, would allow for H.R. 849 to be debated and voted on in the House of Representatives. Supporters of the bill argue that the IPAB limits the ability of Congress to make decisions about Medicare and could lead to cuts in healthcare services for seniors. Opponents of the bill argue that the IPAB is necessary to control costs and ensure the long-term sustainability of Medicare.

Overall, the resolution and the bill it pertains to are part of the ongoing debate over healthcare policy in the United States, particularly in relation to Medicare and the Affordable Care Act. The outcome of this legislation could have significant implications for the future of healthcare in the country.

Current Status of Bill HRES 600

Bill HRES 600 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 1, 2017. Bill HRES 600 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on November 1, 2017.  Bill HRES 600's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of November 2, 2017

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 600

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 600

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

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