[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 11 (Friday, January 17, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E101]
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                  EXCHANGE INFORMATION DISCLOSURE ACT

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                               speech of

                         HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 16, 2014

  Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to H.R. 3362. 
It's very important for the administration to disclose data on 
enrollments in coverage through the health care Marketplaces, at the 
same frequency as it does for Medicare, the Children's Health Insurance 
Program, and other federal programs. In fact, Monday's monthly report 
provided extensive national and State-by-State data for December, 
breaking it down by gender, age, and financial assistance status of new 
enrollees, as well as the levels of coverage selected. Today's bill is 
not is not about enhancing data disclosure in the Marketplaces. Rather, 
its goal appears to be to tie the hands of State and federal agencies 
with unnecessary, unrealistic requirements, and delay their efforts to 
enroll people in quality, affordable coverage. I urge my colleagues to 
oppose this bill.

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