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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".

Introduced
Jun 18, 2026
Cosponsors
13
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 18, 2026

Bill Summary

Repeals a rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services related to the Affordable Care Act's benefits and payments for 2027. The rule affects health insurance parameters and the Basic Health Program.

Sponsored By

Kathy Castor
Democrat · Florida · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 18, 2026
  2. Jun 18, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects people enrolled in health insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act, potentially changing their benefits and payment parameters. It also impacts participants in the Basic Health Program, which provides affordable health coverage to low-income individuals.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
IntroducedJun 18, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Subjects
  • Climate
  • Health

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.