H.R. 1322 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2003
H.R. 1322 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Mar 18, 2003, sponsored by John F. Tierney with 96 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 18, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 96
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2003 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to provide emergency protections for retiree health benefits. Prohibits group health plans from making post-retirement reductions of retiree health benefits. Requires group health plans to adopt provisions barring post-retirement reductions in retiree health benefits.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John F. Tierney (D-MA). Co-sponsors: 95 Democrats, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 18, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations. (Apr 7, 2003)
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- S. 313: Animal Drug User Fee Act of 2003
- S. 286: Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Prevention Act of 2003
- S. 650: Pediatric Research Equity Act of 2003
- H.R. 1367: National Veterinary Medical Service Act
- H.R. 3038: Health Care Safety Net Amendments Technical Corrections Act of 2003
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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