H.R. 5808 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish a public health insurance option.
H.R. 5808 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jul 21, 2010, sponsored by Lynn C. Woolsey with 129 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 21, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 129
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to offer through Exchanges a health benefits plan (public health insurance option) that ensures choice, competition, and stability of affordable, high-quality coverage throughout the United States.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lynn C. Woolsey (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 129 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 21, 2010
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (Jul 21, 2010)
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