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Introduced
12/04/2025
12/04/2025
In Committee
12/04/2025
12/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require the establishment of an Exchange in Puerto Rico, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve healthcare access and affordability in Puerto Rico by making several key changes to existing federal healthcare laws. Specifically, the bill requires the establishment of a health insurance Exchange (a marketplace where individuals can compare and purchase health insurance) in Puerto Rico within one year of enactment. It also mandates that the Secretary of Health and Human Services apply federal health insurance market reforms to health insurance coverage in Puerto Rico, which were previously not fully implemented. Additionally, the bill modifies the Internal Revenue Code to treat Puerto Rico like a state for the purposes of premium tax credits, which means residents of Puerto Rico would be eligible for the same tax credits to help offset the cost of health insurance as residents of other U.S. states. These changes are designed to bring Puerto Rico more in line with the healthcare provisions of the Affordable Care Act and improve healthcare access and affordability for its residents.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 12/04/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6479/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr6479/BILLS-119hr6479ih.pdf |
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