II 111th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3958 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 17, 2010 Mr. Wyden (for himself and Mr. Brown of Massachusetts) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To allow an earlier start for State health care coverage innovation waivers under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Empowering States to Innovate Act.

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Earlier start for State health care coverage innovation waivers

Section 1332(a) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is amended— (1)by striking January 1, 2017 in paragraph (1) and inserting January 1, 2014, and (2)by inserting beginning not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Empowering States to Innovate Act after application in paragraph (4)(B)(ii).