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- H.R.2003
H.R.2003: Ensuring FEHBP Coverage During Shutdowns Act
About This Bill
- Introduced April 1, 2019
- Latest Major Action June 12, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (5 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 1, 2019
Bill Summary
Ensuring FEHBP Coverage During Shutdowns Act This bill provides statutory authority to allow federal employees to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB), or make changes to their enrollment due to a qualifying life event, during a lapse in appropriations for the federal government. Specifically, the bill designates the FEHB services as excepted services under the Anti-Deficiency Act.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| June 12, 2019 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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| June 12, 2019 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| April 1, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
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| April 1, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.) |