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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 "Definition of 'Employer'-Association Health Plans".
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Summary of Bill HJRES 181
Bill 118 hjres 181, also known as the "Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to 'Definition of 'Employer'-Association Health Plans'", is a piece of legislation that aims to challenge a rule proposed by the Department of Labor regarding the definition of "employer" in association health plans.
The bill seeks to use the Congressional Review Act to disapprove of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor, which would expand the definition of "employer" to allow more small businesses and self-employed individuals to band together to purchase health insurance through association health plans. Supporters of the bill argue that this rule could lead to lower health insurance costs for small businesses and individuals who may not have access to affordable coverage through traditional means.
However, opponents of the bill argue that the rule could undermine consumer protections and lead to an increase in fraud and abuse within the health insurance market. They believe that the expansion of association health plans could result in skimpier coverage and higher premiums for individuals with pre-existing conditions. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 181 is a contentious piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate over healthcare policy in the United States. It will be interesting to see how Congress ultimately decides to address the Department of Labor's proposed rule on association health plans.
The bill seeks to use the Congressional Review Act to disapprove of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor, which would expand the definition of "employer" to allow more small businesses and self-employed individuals to band together to purchase health insurance through association health plans. Supporters of the bill argue that this rule could lead to lower health insurance costs for small businesses and individuals who may not have access to affordable coverage through traditional means.
However, opponents of the bill argue that the rule could undermine consumer protections and lead to an increase in fraud and abuse within the health insurance market. They believe that the expansion of association health plans could result in skimpier coverage and higher premiums for individuals with pre-existing conditions. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 181 is a contentious piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate over healthcare policy in the United States. It will be interesting to see how Congress ultimately decides to address the Department of Labor's proposed rule on association health plans.
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Current Status of Bill HJRES 181
Bill HJRES 181 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 2, 2024. Bill HJRES 181 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 2, 2024. Bill HJRES 181's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 715. as of December 16, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 181
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
42Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
42Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 181
Primary Policy Focus
Labor and EmploymentAlternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 181
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Definition of 'Employer'-Association Health Plans".
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Definition of 'Employer'-Association Health Plans".
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