United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 7942 — Public Health Emergency COBRA Extension Act

Last action — Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, 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.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Addresses the availability of health coverage through the COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) program during, and in the year following, the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, 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.

  2. Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, 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.

  3. Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, 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. Introduced in House

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Health Cardiovascular and respiratory health Emergency medical services and trauma care Employee benefits and pensions Health care costs and insurance Health care coverage and access Infectious and parasitic diseases
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 7942 do?
Addresses the availability of health coverage through the COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) program during, and in the year following, the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency.
Who sponsors HR 7942?
HR 7942 is sponsored by Linda Sanchez (D).
What is the current status of HR 7942?
This bill died with 116th 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 7942?
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