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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance and Independent, Noncoordinated Excepted Benefits Coverage".

5/12/2024, 4:05 AM

Summary of Bill HJRES 137

Bill 118 hjres 137 is a piece of legislation that aims to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Department of Labor regarding "Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance and Independent, Noncoordinated Excepted Benefits Coverage." The bill falls under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn regulations put forth by federal agencies.

The rule in question pertains to the regulation of short-term, limited-duration insurance plans and independent, noncoordinated excepted benefits coverage. These types of insurance plans are often used by individuals who are in between jobs or who do not have access to employer-sponsored health insurance. The Department of Labor's rule aims to provide more flexibility and options for individuals seeking these types of coverage.

However, some members of Congress believe that the rule may not adequately protect consumers or ensure that individuals have access to comprehensive health insurance coverage. They argue that the rule could lead to an increase in the number of individuals who are underinsured or who face high out-of-pocket costs for medical care. As a result, Bill 118 hjres 137 seeks to disapprove of the Department of Labor's rule in order to prevent it from going into effect. If the bill is passed, the rule would not be implemented, and Congress would have the opportunity to work on alternative solutions to address the issues surrounding short-term, limited-duration insurance and independent, noncoordinated excepted benefits coverage.

Current Status of Bill HJRES 137

Bill HJRES 137 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 7, 2024. Bill HJRES 137 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 7, 2024.  Bill HJRES 137's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of May 7, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 137

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
8
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 137

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 137

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance and Independent, Noncoordinated Excepted Benefits Coverage".
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance and Independent, Noncoordinated Excepted Benefits Coverage".

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