H.R. 1624 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act
H.R. 1624 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Mar 25, 2015, sponsored by Brett Guthrie with 235 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 25, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 235
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 114-60
What it does
Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and Public Health Service Act to include employers with 51 to 100 employees as large employers for purposes of health insurance markets. States have the option to treat these employers as small employers.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Brett Guthrie (R-KY). Co-sponsors: 47 Democrats, 188 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 25, 2015
- Passed the HouseSep 28, 2015
- Passed the SenateOct 1, 2015
- Sent to the PresidentOct 5, 2015
- Became lawOct 7, 2015
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-60. (Oct 7, 2015)
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