[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 47 (Monday, April 15, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S3327]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               MEASURE READ FOR THE FIRST TIME--H.R. 3103

  Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. President, I inquire of the Chair if H.R. 3103 has 
arrived from the House of Representatives.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is informed that the bill is at 
the desk.
  Mr. SIMPSON. Therefore, I ask for its first reading.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bill by title.
  The assistant legislative clerk read as follows:

       A bill (H.R. 3103) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 
     1986 to improve portability and continuity of health 
     insurance coverage in the group and individual markets, to 
     combat waste, fraud, and abuse in health insurance and health 
     care delivery, to promote the use of medical savings 
     accounts, to improve access to long-term-care services and 
     coverage, to simplify the administration of health insurance, 
     and for other purposes.

  Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. President, I now ask for its second reading, and I 
object.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The bill will be read a 
second time following the next adjournment of the Senate.

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