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S.191: Patient Freedom Act of 2017
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 23, 2017
- Latest Major Action Jan. 23, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Jan. 23, 2017
Bill Summary
Patient Freedom Act of 2017 This bill provides states with three options regarding title I (provisions on health insurance reform, exchanges, and subsidies) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA): (1) continue implementing PPACA, with a limit on total premium and cost sharing subsidies provided in the state; (2) waive the requirements of title I of PPACA, with specified exceptions; or (3) the second option plus...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 23, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S400-402)
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| Jan. 23, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bill Cassidy (R-La.) |