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Ensuring FEHBP Coverage During Shutdowns Act

USA116th CongressS-971| Senate 
| Updated: 4/1/2019
Tina Smith

Tina Smith

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (6)
Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Ensuring FEHBP Coverage During Shutdowns Act This bill provides statutory authority to allow federal employees to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB), or make changes to their enrollment due to a qualifying life event, during a lapse in appropriations for the federal government. Specifically, the bill requires the Office of Personnel Management to designate the officers and employees who perform the FEHB services as excepted employees under the Anti-Deficiency Act.
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Timeline
Apr 1, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Apr 1, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jun 12, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2003
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  • April 1, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 1, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • June 12, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2003
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2003: Ensuring FEHBP Coverage During Shutdowns Act
Employee benefits and pensionsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and access

Ensuring FEHBP Coverage During Shutdowns Act

USA116th CongressS-971| Senate 
| Updated: 4/1/2019
Ensuring FEHBP Coverage During Shutdowns Act This bill provides statutory authority to allow federal employees to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB), or make changes to their enrollment due to a qualifying life event, during a lapse in appropriations for the federal government. Specifically, the bill requires the Office of Personnel Management to designate the officers and employees who perform the FEHB services as excepted employees under the Anti-Deficiency Act.
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Timeline
Apr 1, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Apr 1, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jun 12, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2003
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  • April 1, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 1, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • June 12, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2003
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Tina Smith

Tina Smith

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (6)
Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2003: Ensuring FEHBP Coverage During Shutdowns Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Employee benefits and pensionsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and access