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Congress Blocks Changes to Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Rules

The United States Congress is rejecting planned changes to the rules governing health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This means specific proposals from government agencies regarding payments and insurance market rules will not take effect, impacting the stability of current regulations for citizens using ACA.
Key points
Congress votes to disapprove changes to ACA health insurance rules.
Planned changes included payment methods and health insurance market operations.
The disapproval means these specific proposed changes will not be implemented.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_SJRES_43
Sponsor: Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]
Process start date: 2022-03-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Updating Payment Parameters, Section 1332 Waiver Implementing Regulations, and Improving Health Insurance Markets for 2022 and Beyond".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_SJRES_43.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Congress votes to disapprove changes to ACA health insurance rules.
  • Planned changes included payment methods and health insurance market operations.
  • The disapproval means these specific proposed changes will not be implemented.
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 Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

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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Health