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H.R.191: Public Option Deficit Reduction Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 5, 2011
- Latest Major Action Feb. 1, 2011
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
76 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Public Option Deficit Reduction Act - Amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to offer through Exchanges a health benefits plan (public health insurance option) that ensures choice, competition, and stability of affordable, high-quality coverage throughout the United States. Declares that the Secretary's primary responsibility is to create a low-cost plan without...
(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. 5, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Lynn Woolsey (D-Calif.) |