United States 118th Congress Status: Died 3 R cosponsors

HR 411 — Lead by Example Act of 2023

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 118th 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.

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In plain language

This bill mandates that Congress members and their staff receive health care from the VA.

The Lead by Example Act of 2023 requires Members of Congress and their staff to obtain health care through the Department of Veterans Affairs instead of the Federal Health Benefits Program. An implementation plan is due by September 15, 2023.

Summary

To ensure that Members of Congress and Congressional staff receive health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs instead of under the Federal Health Benefits Program or health care exchanges.

Bill Text

Sections of law this bill changes

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-124).

Also cites: 5 U.S.C. § 2107, 38 U.S.C. § 1701

Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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 House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 544 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (544)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 411 do?
To ensure that Members of Congress and Congressional staff receive health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs instead of under the Federal Health Benefits Program or health care exchanges.
Who sponsors HR 411?
HR 411 is sponsored by Mace, Nancy (Republican), Moore, Barry (Republican), and Davidson, Warren (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 411?
This bill died with 118th 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 411?
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