I 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3700 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 1, 2009 Mr. Gingrey of Georgia introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To establish requirements for any health reform legislation enacted by the Congress or the President during the 111th Congress.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Health Care Bill of Rights Act or 10 Prescriptions for a Healthy America Act.

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Prohibitions

The Congress and the President shall not enact health reform legislation that— (1)includes government-run health insurance; (2)reduces benefits for seniors under the Medicare program; (3)increases the Federal deficit; (4)imposes new taxes; (5)allows the Federal Government to ration care; (6)imposes— (A)a mandate on individuals to purchase health care coverage; or (B)a mandate on employers to provide health care coverage; or (7)provides taxpayer-funded health insurance to illegal immigrants.

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Requirements

The Congress and the President shall enact health reform legislation on or before December 31, 2009, that— (1)protects individuals with pre-existing conditions; (2)reforms medical liability law and curbs abusive litigation; and (3)reduces the overall cost of health care for all.