H.R. 4519 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act of 2006
H.R. 4519 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Dec 13, 2005, sponsored by John Shadegg with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 13, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 109-172
What it does
State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act of 2006 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize funds for grants to each state that has not created a qualified high risk pool for the state's cost to create and initially operate such a pool. Increases the maximum allowable premium charged under a qualified high risk pool to 200% of the premium for applicable standard risk rates.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Shadegg (R-AZ). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 13, 2005
- Passed the HouseDec 17, 2005
- Passed the SenateFeb 1, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentFeb 3, 2006
- Became lawFeb 10, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-172. (Feb 10, 2006)
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Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
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