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Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-986| House 
| Updated: 5/15/2019
Ann M. Kuster

Ann M. Kuster

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (19)
Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Kurt Schrader (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019 (Sec. 3) This bill nullifies guidance from the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Health and Human Services titled State Relief and Empowerment Waivers , published on October 24, 2018. The guidance pertains to Section 1332 waivers (also known as State Innovation Waivers or State Relief and Empowerment Waivers), which allow states to forego certain requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in order to implement experimental plans for health care coverage, as long as the resulting coverage meets certain statutory criteria. The guidance, which supersedes earlier guidance from 2015, alters agency interpretation of how states may satisfy the statutory criteria for waiver approval. For example, the guidance (1) redefines acceptable coverage under such waivers to include short-term, limited-duration insurance and association health plans; (2) allows the comprehensiveness and affordability of coverage under such waivers to be assessed based on projected availability, rather than enrollment; and (3) allows the level of coverage to be assessed based on the effects over the entire course of the waiver, rather than per year. (Sec. 4) The Government Accountability Office must report on the number of individuals that would have been expected to lose access to health insurance coverage, as well as the expected effect on mental health care treatment, in the absence of this bill.

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Timeline
Feb 6, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 6, 2019
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.
Feb 7, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 27, 2019
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 13 .
Mar 27, 2019
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 3, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 3, 2019
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 30, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 22.
Apr 30, 2019
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-44, Part I.
Apr 30, 2019
Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
May 7, 2019
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 357 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 986 and H.R. 2157. Specified amendments are in order. Provides for consideration of H.R. 986 and H.R. 2157 both under structured rules. One hour of general debate provided for each measure.
May 9, 2019
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 357. (consideration: CR H3519-3550)
May 9, 2019
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 986 and H.R. 2157. Specified amendments are in order. Provides for consideration of H.R. 986 and H.R. 2157 both under structured rules. One hour of general debate provided for each measure.
May 9, 2019
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jesus G. "Chuy" Garcia to act as Chairman of the Committee.
May 9, 2019
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 357 and Rule XVIII.
May 9, 2019
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 986.
May 9, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Langevin amendment No. 1.
May 9, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brown (MD) amendment No. 2.
May 9, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Brown (MD) amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Brown (MD) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
May 9, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pressley amendment No. 3.
May 9, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Harder amendment No. 4.
May 9, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Walden amendment No. 5.
May 9, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holding amendment No. 7.
May 9, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Holding amendment No. 7, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
May 9, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Porter amendment No. 8.
May 9, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pappas amendment No. 9.
May 9, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rouda amendment No. 10.
May 9, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Malinowski amendment No. 11.
May 9, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Malinowski amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Malinowski demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
May 9, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wild amendment No. 12.
May 9, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Wild amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Wild demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
May 9, 2019
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 986.
May 9, 2019
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 9, 2019
Mr. Walden moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H3548)
May 9, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Walden motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to prohibit the Secretary of HHS to waive protections for individuals with preexisting conditions, including guaranteed availablity and renewability of health insurance, the prohibition on using health status to vary premiums, and the prohibition on preexisting conditions exclusions.
May 9, 2019
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
May 9, 2019
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 182 - 231 (Roll no. 195).
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May 9, 2019
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 230 - 183, 1 Present (Roll no. 196).
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May 9, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 14, 2019
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
May 15, 2019
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 90.
  • February 6, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 6, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • February 6, 2019
    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.


  • February 7, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 27, 2019
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 13 .


  • March 27, 2019
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 3, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 3, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • April 30, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 22.


  • April 30, 2019
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-44, Part I.


  • April 30, 2019
    Committee on Ways and Means discharged.


  • May 7, 2019
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 357 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 986 and H.R. 2157. Specified amendments are in order. Provides for consideration of H.R. 986 and H.R. 2157 both under structured rules. One hour of general debate provided for each measure.


  • May 9, 2019
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 357. (consideration: CR H3519-3550)


  • May 9, 2019
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 986 and H.R. 2157. Specified amendments are in order. Provides for consideration of H.R. 986 and H.R. 2157 both under structured rules. One hour of general debate provided for each measure.


  • May 9, 2019
    The Speaker designated the Honorable Jesus G. "Chuy" Garcia to act as Chairman of the Committee.


  • May 9, 2019
    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 357 and Rule XVIII.


  • May 9, 2019
    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 986.


  • May 9, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Langevin amendment No. 1.


  • May 9, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brown (MD) amendment No. 2.


  • May 9, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Brown (MD) amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Brown (MD) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.


  • May 9, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pressley amendment No. 3.


  • May 9, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Harder amendment No. 4.


  • May 9, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Walden amendment No. 5.


  • May 9, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holding amendment No. 7.


  • May 9, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Holding amendment No. 7, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.


  • May 9, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Porter amendment No. 8.


  • May 9, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pappas amendment No. 9.


  • May 9, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rouda amendment No. 10.


  • May 9, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Malinowski amendment No. 11.


  • May 9, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Malinowski amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Malinowski demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.


  • May 9, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wild amendment No. 12.


  • May 9, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Wild amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Wild demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.


  • May 9, 2019
    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 986.


  • May 9, 2019
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • May 9, 2019
    Mr. Walden moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H3548)


  • May 9, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Walden motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to prohibit the Secretary of HHS to waive protections for individuals with preexisting conditions, including guaranteed availablity and renewability of health insurance, the prohibition on using health status to vary premiums, and the prohibition on preexisting conditions exclusions.


  • May 9, 2019
    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.


  • May 9, 2019
    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 182 - 231 (Roll no. 195).
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  • May 9, 2019
    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 230 - 183, 1 Present (Roll no. 196).
    View Vote


  • May 9, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 14, 2019
    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • May 15, 2019
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 90.

Health

Related Bills

  • HRES 116-357: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 986) to provide that certain guidance related to waivers for State innovation under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act shall have no force or effect, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2157) making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes.
  • S 116-466: Protecting Americans with Pre-existing Conditions Act of 2019
  • HR 116-1884: Protecting Pre-Existing Conditions and Making Health Care More Affordable Act of 2019
  • HR 116-1425: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act
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Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-986| House 
| Updated: 5/15/2019
Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019 (Sec. 3) This bill nullifies guidance from the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Health and Human Services titled State Relief and Empowerment Waivers , published on October 24, 2018. The guidance pertains to Section 1332 waivers (also known as State Innovation Waivers or State Relief and Empowerment Waivers), which allow states to forego certain requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in order to implement experimental plans for health care coverage, as long as the resulting coverage meets certain statutory criteria. The guidance, which supersedes earlier guidance from 2015, alters agency interpretation of how states may satisfy the statutory criteria for waiver approval. For example, the guidance (1) redefines acceptable coverage under such waivers to include short-term, limited-duration insurance and association health plans; (2) allows the comprehensiveness and affordability of coverage under such waivers to be assessed based on projected availability, rather than enrollment; and (3) allows the level of coverage to be assessed based on the effects over the entire course of the waiver, rather than per year. (Sec. 4) The Government Accountability Office must report on the number of individuals that would have been expected to lose access to health insurance coverage, as well as the expected effect on mental health care treatment, in the absence of this bill.

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Timeline
Feb 6, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 6, 2019
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.
Feb 7, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 27, 2019
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 13 .
Mar 27, 2019
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 3, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 3, 2019
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 30, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 22.
Apr 30, 2019
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-44, Part I.
Apr 30, 2019
Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
May 7, 2019
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 357 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 986 and H.R. 2157. Specified amendments are in order. Provides for consideration of H.R. 986 and H.R. 2157 both under structured rules. One hour of general debate provided for each measure.
May 9, 2019
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 357. (consideration: CR H3519-3550)
May 9, 2019
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 986 and H.R. 2157. Specified amendments are in order. Provides for consideration of H.R. 986 and H.R. 2157 both under structured rules. One hour of general debate provided for each measure.
May 9, 2019
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jesus G. "Chuy" Garcia to act as Chairman of the Committee.
May 9, 2019
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 357 and Rule XVIII.
May 9, 2019
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 986.
May 9, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Langevin amendment No. 1.
May 9, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brown (MD) amendment No. 2.
May 9, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Brown (MD) amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Brown (MD) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
May 9, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pressley amendment No. 3.
May 9, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Harder amendment No. 4.
May 9, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Walden amendment No. 5.
May 9, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holding amendment No. 7.
May 9, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Holding amendment No. 7, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
May 9, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Porter amendment No. 8.
May 9, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pappas amendment No. 9.
May 9, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rouda amendment No. 10.
May 9, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Malinowski amendment No. 11.
May 9, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Malinowski amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Malinowski demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
May 9, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wild amendment No. 12.
May 9, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Wild amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Wild demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
May 9, 2019
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 986.
May 9, 2019
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 9, 2019
Mr. Walden moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H3548)
May 9, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Walden motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to prohibit the Secretary of HHS to waive protections for individuals with preexisting conditions, including guaranteed availablity and renewability of health insurance, the prohibition on using health status to vary premiums, and the prohibition on preexisting conditions exclusions.
May 9, 2019
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
May 9, 2019
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 182 - 231 (Roll no. 195).
View Vote
May 9, 2019
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 230 - 183, 1 Present (Roll no. 196).
View Vote
May 9, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 14, 2019
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
May 15, 2019
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 90.
  • February 6, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 6, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • February 6, 2019
    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.


  • February 7, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 27, 2019
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 13 .


  • March 27, 2019
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 3, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 3, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • April 30, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 22.


  • April 30, 2019
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-44, Part I.


  • April 30, 2019
    Committee on Ways and Means discharged.


  • May 7, 2019
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 357 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 986 and H.R. 2157. Specified amendments are in order. Provides for consideration of H.R. 986 and H.R. 2157 both under structured rules. One hour of general debate provided for each measure.


  • May 9, 2019
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 357. (consideration: CR H3519-3550)


  • May 9, 2019
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 986 and H.R. 2157. Specified amendments are in order. Provides for consideration of H.R. 986 and H.R. 2157 both under structured rules. One hour of general debate provided for each measure.


  • May 9, 2019
    The Speaker designated the Honorable Jesus G. "Chuy" Garcia to act as Chairman of the Committee.


  • May 9, 2019
    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 357 and Rule XVIII.


  • May 9, 2019
    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 986.


  • May 9, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Langevin amendment No. 1.


  • May 9, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brown (MD) amendment No. 2.


  • May 9, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Brown (MD) amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Brown (MD) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.


  • May 9, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pressley amendment No. 3.


  • May 9, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Harder amendment No. 4.


  • May 9, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Walden amendment No. 5.


  • May 9, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holding amendment No. 7.


  • May 9, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Holding amendment No. 7, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.


  • May 9, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Porter amendment No. 8.


  • May 9, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pappas amendment No. 9.


  • May 9, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rouda amendment No. 10.


  • May 9, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Malinowski amendment No. 11.


  • May 9, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Malinowski amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Malinowski demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.


  • May 9, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wild amendment No. 12.


  • May 9, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Wild amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Wild demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.


  • May 9, 2019
    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 986.


  • May 9, 2019
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • May 9, 2019
    Mr. Walden moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H3548)


  • May 9, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Walden motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to prohibit the Secretary of HHS to waive protections for individuals with preexisting conditions, including guaranteed availablity and renewability of health insurance, the prohibition on using health status to vary premiums, and the prohibition on preexisting conditions exclusions.


  • May 9, 2019
    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.


  • May 9, 2019
    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 182 - 231 (Roll no. 195).
    View Vote


  • May 9, 2019
    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 230 - 183, 1 Present (Roll no. 196).
    View Vote


  • May 9, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 14, 2019
    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • May 15, 2019
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 90.
Ann M. Kuster

Ann M. Kuster

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (19)
Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Kurt Schrader (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HRES 116-357: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 986) to provide that certain guidance related to waivers for State innovation under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act shall have no force or effect, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2157) making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes.
  • S 116-466: Protecting Americans with Pre-existing Conditions Act of 2019
  • HR 116-1884: Protecting Pre-Existing Conditions and Making Health Care More Affordable Act of 2019
  • HR 116-1425: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of the TreasuryHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessState and local government operations