H.R. 660 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2003
H.R. 660 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) has passed the house — introduced on Feb 11, 2003, sponsored by Ernie Fletcher with 162 co-sponsors. Congress held 3 roll call votes on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 11, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 162
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2003 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to provide for establishment and governance of association health plans (AHPs), which are group health plans whose sponsors are trade, industry, professional, chamber of commerce, or similar business associations, and which meet certain ERISA certification requirements.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ernie Fletcher (R-KY). Co-sponsors: 21 Democrats, 141 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 11, 2003
- Passed the HouseJun 19, 2003
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Jun 20, 2003)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Jun 19, 2003 · Passed262–162 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Jun 19, 2003 · Failed192–230
Every roll call vote on this bill
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Jun 19, 2003
- Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2003House · Jun 19, 2003
- Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2003House · Jun 19, 2003
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Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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