H.R. 6079 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Repeal of Obamacare Act
H.R. 6079 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) has passed the house — introduced on Jul 9, 2012, sponsored by Eric Cantor with 162 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jul 9, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 162
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Repeal of Obamacare Act - Repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, effective as of its enactment. Restores provisions of law amended by such Act. Repeals the health care provisions of the Health Care and Education and Reconciliation Act of 2010, effective as of the Act's enactment. Restores provisions of law amended by the Act's health care provisions.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Eric Cantor (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 162 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 9, 2012
- Passed the HouseJul 11, 2012
- 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. 451. (Jul 16, 2012)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Jul 11, 2012 · Passed244–185 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Jul 11, 2012 · Failed180–248
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Other Health bills in the 112th Congress
- H.R. 2005: Combating Autism Reauthorization Act of 2011
- S. 3187: Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act
- H.R. 6433: FDA User Fee Corrections Act of 2012
- H.R. 6118: Taking Essential Steps for Testing Act of 2012
- H.R. 1845: Medicare IVIG Access and Strengthening Medicare and Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2012
- H.R. 2: Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act
- H.R. 3: No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act
- H.R. 5: Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011
- H.R. 127: To deauthorize appropriation of funds to carry out the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act…
- H.R. 217: Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act
Committees
- Budget Committee
- Appropriations Committee
- Rules Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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