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H.R. 143 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016

Patient Freedom Act of 2014

H.R. 143 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Jan 6, 2015, sponsored by David W. Jolly with 19 co-sponsors.

During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Jan 6, 2015
Co-sponsors
19
Policy area
Taxation

What it does

Patient Freedom Act of 2014 [ sic ] Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, after 2013, the requirement that individuals maintain minimum essential health care coverage.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

David W. Jolly (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 19 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 6, 2015
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Feb 27, 2015)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 143 (114th Congress): Patient Freedom Act of 2014,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/114-hr-143/patient-freedom-act-of-2014 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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