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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Clarifying the Eligibility of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Recipients and Certain Other Noncitizens for a Qualified Health Plan through an Exchange, Advance Payments of the Premium Tax Credit, Cost-Sharing Reductions, and a Basic Health Program".

6/6/2024, 4:05 AM

Summary of Bill HJRES 138

Bill 118 hjres 138 is a piece of legislation that aims to provide congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The rule in question pertains to the eligibility of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients and certain other noncitizens for a Qualified Health Plan through an Exchange, Advance Payments of the Premium Tax Credit, Cost-Sharing Reductions, and a Basic Health Program.

The bill seeks to challenge and overturn this rule, which clarifies the eligibility of DACA recipients and other noncitizens for various health care benefits. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services submitted this rule, but Congress is now looking to disapprove of it under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code.

The specific details of the rule and the reasons for the congressional disapproval are not provided in the summary. However, it is clear that this bill is focused on the intersection of immigration status and access to health care benefits, particularly for DACA recipients and other noncitizens. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress, and its outcome will have implications for the eligibility of these individuals for important health care programs.

Current Status of Bill HJRES 138

Bill HJRES 138 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 8, 2024. Bill HJRES 138 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 8, 2024.  Bill HJRES 138's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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 8, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 138

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
44
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
44
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 138

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 138

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Clarifying the Eligibility of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Recipients and Certain Other Noncitizens for a Qualified Health Plan through an Exchange, Advance Payments of the Premium Tax Credit, Cost-Sharing Reductions, and a Basic Health Program".
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Clarifying the Eligibility of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Recipients and Certain Other Noncitizens for a Qualified Health Plan through an Exchange, Advance Payments of the Premium Tax Credit, Cost-Sharing Reductions, and a Basic Health Program".

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