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S.1556: No Junk Plans Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 21, 2019
- Latest Major Action May 21, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
46 (44 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 21, 2019
Bill Summary
No Junk Plans Act This bill nullifies a rule by the Department of Treasury, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Health and Human Services regarding short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans. Short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans are plans that may only offer coverage for a limited amount of time under law and that are exempt from the market requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 21, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| May 21, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) |