3.0.0 1101 2023-01-11T13:35:10Z 2023-01-11T13:35:10Z House HR 2017-02-16 115 [Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 28 (Thursday, February 16, 2017)]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas:H.R. 1101.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution,specifically Clause 1 (relating to providing for the generalwelfare of the United States), Clause 3 (relating to thepower to regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and amongthe several States, and with the Indian Tribes), and Clause18 (relating to the power to make all laws necessary andproper for carrying out the powers vested in Congress).[Page H1303]]]> sshr00 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Senate Standing Referred to 2017-03-23T17:17:02Z hsed00 Education and the Workforce Committee House Standing Reported by 2017-03-17T15:59:12Z Markup by 2017-03-08T15:56:41Z Referred to 2017-02-16T15:01:40Z H. Rept. 115-43 Obamacare Replacement Act 115 1072 HR 2017-02-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Related bill CRS Obamacare Replacement Act 115 222 S 2017-01-24 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Related bill CRS American Health Care Reform Act of 2017 115 277 HR 2017-02-10 Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. Related bill CRS Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1101) to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to improve access and choice for entrepreneurs with small businesses with respect to medical care for their employees. 115 210 HRES 2017-03-21 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 16:46:22 Procedurally-related House 2017-03-23 sshr00 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Senate Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. IntroReferral 2017-03-22 15:40:07 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2017-03-22 15:40:05 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 236 - 175 (Roll no. 186). Floor H37100 2 House floor actions 186 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2017/roll186.xml House 115 2017-03-22T19:40:05Z 1 2017-03-22 15:40:05 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 236 - 175 (Roll no. 186). Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 186 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2017/roll186.xml House 115 2017-03-22T19:40:05Z 1 2017-03-22 15:31:53 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 179 - 233 (Roll no. 185). Floor H36110 2 House floor actions hsed00 Education and the Workforce Committee 185 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2017/roll185.xml House 115 2017-03-22T19:31:53Z 1 2017-03-22 15:06:03 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. Floor H8A000 2 House floor actions 2017-03-22 15:00:13 DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minuted of debate on the Shea-Porter motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to require plans to provide coverage for substance use disorder treatments, including treatment for opioid use. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2017-03-22 15:00:01 Ms. Shea-Porter moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. (text: CR H2328) Floor H36100 2 House floor actions hsed00 Education and the Workforce Committee 2017-03-22 14:51:08 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 210, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Herrera Beutler amendment No. 1. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2017-03-22 13:57:28 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1101. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2017-03-22 13:56:14 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1101 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendment is in order. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2017-03-22 13:56:09 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 210. (consideration: CR H2312-2330; text of measure as reported in House: CR H2312-2318) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2017-03-21 16:46:21 Rule H. Res. 210 passed House. Floor H1L220 2 House floor actions 2017-03-20 19:32:27 Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 210 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1101 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. Floor H1L210 2 House floor actions 2017-03-17 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 23. Calendars H12410 2 House floor actions U00023 2017-03-17 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 115-43. Committee H12200 2 House floor actions hsed00 Education and the Workforce Committee 2017-03-17 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 115-43. Committee 5000 9 Library of Congress hsed00 Education and the Workforce Committee 2017-03-08 hsed00 Education and the Workforce Committee 1 House committee actions Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 17. Committee 2017-03-08 hsed00 Education and the Workforce Committee 1 House committee actions Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2017-02-16 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsed00 Education and the Workforce Committee 2017-02-16 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2017-02-16 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress J000174 Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3] SAM JOHNSON R TX 3 N W000798 Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-7] Tim Walberg R MI 7 2017-02-16 True S001196 Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21] Elise Stefanik R NY M. 21 2017-02-28 False M001201 Rep. Mitchell, Paul [R-MI-10] Paul Mitchell R MI 10 2017-02-28 False S001187 Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15] Steve Stivers R OH 15 2017-02-28 False F000464 Rep. Faso, John J. [R-NY-19] John Faso R NY J. 19 2017-02-28 False B001293 Rep. Bishop, Mike [R-MI-8] Mike Bishop R MI 8 2017-02-28 False R000582 Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1] David Roe R TN P. 1 2017-02-28 False H001058 Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-2] Bill Huizenga R MI 2 2017-02-28 False J000290 Rep. Jenkins, Lynn [R-KS-2] Lynn Jenkins R KS 2 2017-02-28 False R000592 Rep. Rokita, Todd [R-IN-4] Todd Rokita R IN 4 2017-02-28 False A000372 Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12] Rick Allen R GA W. 12 2017-02-28 False G000558 Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2] Brett Guthrie R KY 2 2017-02-28 False S000250 Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32] PETE SESSIONS R TX 32 2017-02-28 False W000813 Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2] Jackie Walorski R IN 2 2017-02-28 False B001295 Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12] Mike Bost R IL 12 2017-02-28 False H001036 Rep. Hensarling, Jeb [R-TX-5] Jeb Hensarling R TX 5 2017-03-02 False W000795 Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] Joe Wilson R SC 2 2017-03-02 False W000814 Rep. Weber, Randy K., Sr. [R-TX-14] Randy Weber R TX K. 14 2017-03-02 False P000606 Rep. Pittenger, Robert [R-NC-9] Robert Pittenger R NC 9 2017-03-02 False F000461 Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17] Bill Flores R TX 17 2017-03-02 False C000266 Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1] STEVE CHABOT R OH 1 2017-03-02 False R000603 Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7] David Rouzer R NC 7 2017-03-02 False H001048 Rep. Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-50] Duncan Hunter R CA D. 50 2017-03-02 False F000465 Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3] A. Ferguson R GA Drew 3 2017-03-06 False G000576 Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6] Glenn Grothman R WI 6 2017-03-10 False R000600 Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large] Aumua Amata Radewagen R AS Coleman 0 2017-03-10 False S001195 Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8] Jason Smith R MO 8 2017-03-10 False B001289 Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1] Bradley Byrne R AL 1 2017-03-10 False M001189 Rep. Messer, Luke [R-IN-6] Luke Messer R IN 6 2017-03-10 False D000615 Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3] Jeff Duncan R SC 3 2017-03-10 False H001059 Rep. Hultgren, Randy [R-IL-14] Randy Hultgren R IL 14 2017-03-10 False M001157 Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] Michael McCaul R TX T. 10 2017-03-16 False B001257 Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] Gus Bilirakis R FL M. 12 2017-03-16 False S001199 Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-16] Lloyd Smucker R PA 16 2017-03-16 False B001269 Rep. Barletta, Lou [R-PA-11] Lou Barletta R PA 11 2017-03-16 False T000475 Rep. Trott, David A. [R-MI-11] David Trott R MI A. 11 2017-03-16 False C001096 Rep. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND-At Large] Kevin Cramer R ND 0 2017-03-16 False Health Administrative law and regulatory procedures Advisory bodies Department of Labor Employee benefits and pensions Federal preemption Health care costs and insurance Health care coverage and access Licensing and registrations Small business State and local taxation User charges and fees Health 00 2017-02-16 Introduced in House 2017-03-16T20:24:51Z Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017

This bill amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to provide for the establishment and governance of association health plans (AHPs), which are group health plans sponsored by business associations.

The bill establishes requirements for AHPs relating to certification, sponsors and boards of trustees, participation and coverage, nondiscrimination, contribution rates, and voluntary termination.

AHPs offering benefits that are not health insurance must: (1) establish and maintain sufficient reserves and stop-loss insurance to cover those benefits, and (2) make annual payments to a fund to be used to pay for stop-loss insurance for such AHPs for which there is a reasonable expectation that claims would not be satisfied without such insurance. AHPs that fail to meet these requirements are subject to termination.

The Department of Labor must establish a Solvency Standards Working Group.

States may tax contributions to AHPs, with certain conditions.

The bill preempts state laws that preclude health insurers from: (1) offering health insurance in connection with a certified AHP; or (2) offering health insurance of the same policy type to other employers in the state that are eligible for coverage under AHPs.

The bill establishes criminal penalties for willfully making false representations regarding an AHP.

]]> 36 2017-03-22 Passed House amended 2017-11-02T19:04:57Z Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to provide for the establishment and governance of association health plans (AHPs), which are group health plans sponsored by business associations.

The bill establishes requirements for AHPs relating to certification, sponsors and boards of trustees, participation and coverage, nondiscrimination, contribution rates, and voluntary termination.

AHPs offering benefits that are not health insurance must: (1) establish and maintain sufficient reserves and stop-loss insurance to cover those benefits, and (2) make annual payments to a fund to be used to pay for stop-loss insurance for such AHPs for which there is a reasonable expectation that claims would not be satisfied without such insurance. AHPs that fail to meet these requirements are subject to termination.

The Department of Labor must establish a Solvency Standards Working Group.

States may tax contributions to AHPs, with certain conditions.

The bill preempts state laws that preclude health insurers from: (1) offering health insurance in connection with a certified AHP; or (2) offering health insurance of the same policy type to other employers in the state that are eligible for coverage under AHPs.

(Sec. 4) The bill establishes criminal penalties for willfully making false representations regarding an AHP.

]]> Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017 Display Title Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017 Official Title as Introduced To amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to improve access and choice for entrepreneurs with small businesses with respect to medical care for their employees. Introduced in House IH Short Titles as Introduced Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017 Short Titles as Reported to House Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017 H House Short Titles as Passed House Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017 H House 104 115 HAMDT An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 115-51 to clarify that existing association health plans may continue to operate under existing state and federal law. An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 115-51 to clarify that existing association health plans may continue to operate under existing state and federal law. 2020-12-15T16:29:59Z 2017-03-22 On agreeing to the Herrera Beutler amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote. 14:59:20 H001056 Rep. Herrera Beutler, Jaime [R-WA-3] Jaime Herrera Beutler R WA 3 2017-03-22T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 115 HR House H 1101 Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017 2023-01-11T13:35:10Z House Report 115-51 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/115th-congress/house-report/51 8 2017-03-22 14:59:20 On agreeing to the Herrera Beutler amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H34111 2 House floor actions 2017-03-22 14:59:15 The previous question was ordered on the amendment (A002) without objection. Floor H34180 2 House floor actions 2017-03-22 14:50:32 Amendment (A002) offered by Ms. Herrera Beutler. (consideration: CR H2327-2328; text: CR H2327) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2017-03-22 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 2017-03-22 14:50:32 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A002) offered by Ms. Herrera Beutler.(consideration: CR H2327-2328; text: CR H2327) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2017-03-22 14:59:20 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Herrera Beutler amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 2017-03-22 14:59:20 Amendment agreed to by House: On agreeing to the Herrera Beutler amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote. NotUsed 79000 9 Library of Congress 103 115 HAMDT Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 210, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-9 was considered as adopted. Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 210, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-9 was considered as adopted. 2020-12-15T16:29:59Z Rules Committee 2017-03-22T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 115 HR House H 1101 Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017 2023-01-11T13:35:10Z Committee Print 115-9 https://www.congress.gov/committee-print/115th-congress/house-committee-print/24615 H. Res. 210 https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-resolution/210 2 2017-03-22 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress Referred in Senate 2017-03-23T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-115hr1101rfs/xml/BILLS-115hr1101rfs.xml Engrossed in House 2017-03-22T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-115hr1101eh/xml/BILLS-115hr1101eh.xml Reported in House 2017-03-17T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-115hr1101rh/xml/BILLS-115hr1101rh.xml Introduced in House 2017-02-16T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-115hr1101ih/xml/BILLS-115hr1101ih.xml 2017-03-23 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.