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Health Insurance Changes: Exemptions and Rules for Officials

This bill introduces changes to health insurance regulations. Firstly, individuals in counties with limited access to insurers may be exempt from the health insurance mandate. Secondly, Members of Congress, their staff, and certain government officials will be required to obtain health insurance through the marketplace, without special government contributions.
Key points
Individuals in counties with fewer than two health insurance providers on an exchange may be exempt from the health coverage mandate.
Members of Congress, their staff, the President, Vice President, and political appointees will be required to obtain health insurance through the marketplace without government contributions.
The bill aims to ensure that health insurance rules for government officials are more aligned with those for regular citizens.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_64
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Process start date: 2021-01-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protection from Obamacare Mandates and Congressional Equity Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_64.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Individuals in counties with fewer than two health insurance providers on an exchange may be exempt from the health coverage mandate.
  • Members of Congress, their staff, the President, Vice President, and political appointees will be required to obtain health insurance through the marketplace without government contributions.
  • The bill aims to ensure that health insurance rules for government officials are more aligned with those for regular citizens.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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