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Introduced
04/01/2019
04/01/2019
In Committee
04/01/2019
04/01/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify that during a lapse in appropriations certain services relating to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program are excepted services under the Anti-Deficiency Act, and for other purposes. This bill provides statutory authority to allow federal employees to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB), or make changes to their enrollment due to a qualifying life event, during a lapse in appropriations for the federal government. Specifically, the bill requires the Office of Personnel Management to designate the officers and employees who perform the FEHB services as excepted employees under the Anti-Deficiency Act.
AI Summary
This bill, the Ensuring FEHBP Coverage During Shutdowns Act, provides statutory authority to allow federal employees to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program or make changes to their enrollment due to a qualifying life event during a lapse in federal government appropriations. Specifically, the bill requires the Office of Personnel Management to designate the officers and employees who perform FEHB services as "excepted employees" under the Anti-Deficiency Act, ensuring these essential services can continue even when other government operations are shut down.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (7)
Tina Smith (D)*,
Sherrod Brown (D),
Ben Cardin (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Lisa Murkowski (R),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Mark Warner (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 04/01/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/971/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s971/BILLS-116s971is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s971/BILLS-116s971is.pdf.pdf |
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