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- H.R.1515
H.R.1515: Expansion of Portability and Health Insurance Coverage Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced May 1, 1997
- Latest Major Action June 12, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
160 (22 Democrats, 1 Independent, 138 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expansion of Portability and Health Insurance Coverage Act of 1997 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to establish rules governing health plans sponsored by certain associations, including requirements for: (1) certification; (2) sponsors and boards of trustees, and treatment of franchised networks and collectively bargained plans; (3) participation and coverage of employers and individuals and of previously...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations Prior to Referral.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 20.
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| May 1, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Harris W. Fawell (R-Ill.) |