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US HRes209

US HRes209
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 372) to restore the application of the Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers.


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Introduced
03/20/2017
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 372) to restore the application of the Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers. Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.B. 372) to restore the application of the Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers.

AI Summary

This Resolution sets the rules for debating and voting on House Bill 372 (H.R. 372), a bill aimed at applying federal antitrust laws, which are rules designed to prevent monopolies and promote fair competition, to the health insurance industry. The resolution waives all objections that would normally prevent the bill from being considered, replaces the Judiciary Committee's proposed changes with a specific alternative text, and considers the bill as read. It also waives any objections to the content of the bill itself, as amended. Finally, it allows for one hour of debate, equally split between the majority and minority leaders of the Judiciary Committee, and permits one motion to send the bill back to committee, with or without specific instructions, before a final vote.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (on 03/21/2017)

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