H.R. 596 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, and for other purposes.
H.R. 596 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 28, 2015, sponsored by Bradley Byrne with 112 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 28, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 112
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
This bill repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, effective as of its enactment. Provisions of law amended by that Act are restored. This bill repeals the health care provisions of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, effective as of the Act's enactment. Provisions of law amended by that Act's health care provisions are restored.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bradley Byrne (R-AL). Co-sponsors: 112 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 28, 2015
- Passed the HouseFeb 3, 2015
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training. (Apr 24, 2015)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Feb 3, 2015 · Passed239–186 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Feb 3, 2015 · Failed179–241
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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