Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to Clarifying the Eligibility of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Recipients and Certain Other Noncitizens for a Qualified Health Plan through an Exchange, Advance Payments of the Premium Tax Credit, Cost-Sharing Reductions, and a Basic Health Program.
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Latest Action · May 8, 2024
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.
This joint resolution seeks to overturn a rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that would allow certain noncitizens, including people with DACA status (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), to purchase health insurance through the federal health care exchange and receive subsidies to help pay for premiums and reduce out-of-pocket costs. The resolution uses the congressional disapproval process, which allows Congress to block a federal agency regulation if approved by both chambers and signed by the president. If passed, the rule would be nullified and have no legal effect. The measure was introduced in May 2024 by Republican members and referred to the House Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means. This type of resolution represents a disagreement between Congress and the Biden administration over whether individuals with DACA status should have access to federal health insurance marketplaces and associated financial assistance.
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