H.R. 6898 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Maintaining Protections for Patients with Preexisting Conditions Act of 2018
H.R. 6898 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Sep 26, 2018, sponsored by Stephen Knight with 14 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 26, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 14
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Ensuring Coverage for Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions Act This bill establishes provisions under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 relating to the guaranteed availability of health insurance coverage as well as prohibitions against discriminatory practices based on preexisting conditions or health status; the bill also prohibits related exclusions or limitations of benefits and establishes c…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Stephen Knight (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 14 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 26, 2018
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Oct 3, 2018)
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Committees
- Ways and Means Committee
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
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