United States 115th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 246 — To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill repeals the annual fee on health insurance providers from the Affordable Care Act.

This legislation aims to repeal the annual fee imposed on health insurance providers under the Affordable Care Act. If passed, it would remove the financial obligation that insurers must pay annually.

What this means for you
  • Healthcare: This could reduce costs for health insurance providers, potentially affecting premium rates.

Summary

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.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill repeals the annual fee on health insurance providers established by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

  • Section 9010

    Section 9010

    This change removes the provision that imposes an annual fee on health insurance providers.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  4. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  5. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  6. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  7. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 246 do?
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.
Who sponsors HR 246?
HR 246 is sponsored by Noem, Kristi L. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 246?
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 246?
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