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H.RES.271

H.RES.271: Condemning the Trump Administration's Legal Campaign to Take Away Americans' Health Care.

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About This Bill

This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
This bill is primarily about health
Introduced March 29, 2019
Latest Major Action April 3, 2019

Bill Sponsor

Colin Allred (D-Texas)

Bill Cosponsors

104 (All Democrats)

Bill Versions

Engrossed in House - April 3, 2019
Introduced in House - March 29, 2019

Bill Summary

This resolution urges the Department of Justice (DOJ) to cease its efforts against the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and reverse its position in Texas v. United States. (On March 25, 2019, DOJ submitted a letter to the appellate court agreeing with the lower court's decision that PPACA should be struck in its entirety).

(Source: Library of Congress)

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
April 3, 2019	Vote in the House On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 186, 1 Present (Roll no. 146). (text: CR 4/3/2019 H2956-2957)
April 3, 2019	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3002-3003)
April 3, 2019	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 186, 1 Present (Roll no. 146). (text: CR 4/2/2019 H2956-2957)
April 3, 2019	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
April 3, 2019	Vote in the House On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 186, 1 Present (Roll no. 146).
April 3, 2019	Considered as unfinished business.
April 2, 2019	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
April 2, 2019	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 271.
April 2, 2019	Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 7 and H. Res. 271. Rule provides for the previous question to be considered as ordered without intervening motions for both measures except for one hour of debate; one motion to recommit S.J. Res. 7 is allowed. It shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of April 4, 2019 for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.
April 2, 2019	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 274.
April 2, 2019	Rule H. Res. 274 passed House.
April 2, 2019	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 274. (consideration: CR H2956-2969)
April 2, 2019	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 274. (consideration: CR H2956-2969; text: CR H2956-2957)
April 1, 2019	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
April 1, 2019	Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 274 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 7 and H. Res. 271. Rule provides for the previous question to be considered as ordered without intervening motions for both measures except for one hour of debate; one motion to recommit S.J. Res. 7 is allowed. It shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of April 4, 2019 for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.
March 29, 2019	Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
March 29, 2019	Introduced in the House by Colin Allred (D-Texas)

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