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H.R.265: Public Option Deficit Reduction Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 9, 2015
- Latest Major Action Jan. 16, 2015
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
37 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Public Option Deficit Reduction Act Amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to offer a public health insurance option, which is a health benefits plan available through Exchanges that ensures choice, competition, and stability of affordable, high-quality coverage throughout the United States. Declares that HHS's primary responsibility is to create a low-cost plan...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Jan. 16, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Jan. 9, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Jan. 9, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) |