H.R. 246 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
H.R. 246 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jan 4, 2017, sponsored by Kristi L. Noem with 175 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 4, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 175
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
This bill repeals a provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that imposes an annual fee on a health insurance provider based on its net premium income.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kristi L. Noem (R-SD). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats, 166 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 4, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Jan 25, 2017)
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