Bill116th CongressFiled Dec 18, 2019Health
H.R. 5479
To protect Americans with pre-existing conditions.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Dec 18, 2019)
This bill specifies that no American may be denied health insurance due to preexisting conditions. (Current law also prohibits such denials.)
What just happenedDec 19, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1](R-NE)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseDec 18, 2019
- Dec 19, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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- Dec 18, 2019IntroReferral1000
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