H.R. 2851 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Michelle's Law
H.R. 2851 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Jun 25, 2007, sponsored by Paul Hodes with 150 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 25, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 150
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 110-381
What it does
Michelle's Law - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit a group health plan from terminating coverage of a dependent child due to a medically necessary leave of absence from, or any other change in enrollment at, a postsecondary education institution that commences while such child is suffering from a serious illness or injury…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Paul Hodes (D-NH). Co-sponsors: 139 Democrats, 11 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 25, 2007
- Passed the HouseJul 30, 2008
- Passed the SenateSep 25, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentSep 30, 2008
- Became lawOct 9, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-381. (Oct 9, 2008)
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Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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