United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 2789 — DEFECT Act (Delaying Enrollment in Federal Exchanges to Certify Trust) of 2013

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 113th 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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Summary

DEFECT Act (Delaying Enrollment in Federal Exchanges to Certify Trust) of 2013 - Prohibits the enrollment of any individual in a qualified health plan offered through a state Health Benefit Exchange or the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP Exchange) under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act until one year after publication in the Federal Register of final rules that establish procedures for: (1) verification of eligibility for participation in an Exchange and for the premium tax credit and cost-sharing reduction, and (2) reporting by individuals and large employers who provide minimum essential health care coverage.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsors

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

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2789 do?
DEFECT Act (Delaying Enrollment in Federal Exchanges to Certify Trust) of 2013 - Prohibits the enrollment of any individual in a qualified health plan offered through a state Health Benefit Exchange or the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP Exchange) under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act until one year after publication in the Federal Register of final rules that establish procedures for: (1) verification of eligibility for participation in an Exchange and for the premium tax credit and cost-sharing reduction, and (2) reporting by individuals and large employers who provide minimum essential health care coverage.
Who sponsors HR 2789?
HR 2789 is sponsored by Renee Ellmers (R).
What is the current status of HR 2789?
This bill died with 113th 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 2789?
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