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- H.R.109
H.R.109: America's Affordable Health Care Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 6, 2009
- Latest Major Action Jan. 14, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Summary
America's Affordable Health Care Act of 2009 - Authorizes a health insurance issuer to apply to the Secretary of Health and Human Services to certify health insurance coverage policies offered in the individual market in any state as Health Benefit Plans. Allows certified plans to be offered to individuals in all states without regard to state and local laws respecting mandates for benefits. Requires such plans to cover inpatient hospital...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Jan. 6, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.) |