H.R. 3688 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
To encourage programs of health promotion or disease prevention.
H.R. 3688 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Oct 1, 2009, sponsored by Michael Arcuri with 14 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 1, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 14
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Prohibits anything in the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Internal Revenue Code, or the Public Health Service Act from being interpreted to prevent any health insurance provider from establishing premium discounts or rebates, or modifying copayments or deductibles, for individuals who participate in a health promotion or disease prevention (wellness) program which meets this Act's requirements.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael Arcuri (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 7 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 1, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions. (Nov 16, 2009)
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- H.R. 3961: Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009
- H.R. 3590: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
- H.R. 4872: Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010
- H.R. 3962: Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act of 2010
- S. 2781: Rosa's Law
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
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