H.R. 4626 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act
H.R. 4626 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) has passed the house — introduced on Feb 22, 2010, sponsored by Thomas Perriello with 73 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 22, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 73
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act - Amends the McCarran-Ferguson Act to provide that nothing in that Act shall modify, impair, or supersede the operation of any of the antitrust laws with respect to the business of health insurance. Applies prohibitions against using unfair methods of competition to the business of health insurance without regard to whether such business is carried on for profit.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Thomas Perriello (D-VA). Co-sponsors: 73 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 22, 2010
- Passed the HouseFeb 24, 2010
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 277. (Mar 1, 2010)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Feb 24, 2010 · Passed406–19 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Feb 24, 2010 · Failed170–249
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition ActHouse · Feb 24, 2010
- Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition ActHouse · Feb 24, 2010
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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