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S.2795: Small Business Health Options Program Act of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced April 2, 2008
- Latest Major Action April 3, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (8 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Small Business Health Options Program Act of 2008 or the SHOP Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to designate an office within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to administer a health insurance program for small businesses and self-employed individuals to purchase health insurance coverage meeting certain requirements. Establishes a Small Business Health Board to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| April 2, 2008 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.) |