H.R. 4159 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Maintaining Protections for Patients with Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019
H.R. 4159 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Aug 2, 2019, sponsored by Denver Riggleman with 6 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Aug 2, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 6
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Maintaining Protections for Patients with Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019 This bill establishes provisions under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 relating to the guaranteed availability of health insurance coverage as well as prohibitions against discriminatory practices based on preexisting conditions or health status; the bill also prohibits related exclusions or limitations of benefits and…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Denver Riggleman (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 2, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Aug 5, 2019)
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- H.R. 6074: Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020
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Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Ways and Means 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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