S.J.Res. 197

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee · Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)

The joint resolution seeks to block a rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that sets health insurance benefit and payment parameters for 2027 under the Affordable Care Act and the Basic Health Program, using Congress's authority to disapprove federal regulations.[AI-Generated]

Motion to proceed rejected (48-51) 29 September 2026

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29 September 2026 Motion to proceed rejected (48-51)
What's next: The bill stays on the calendar (a new motion can be made)
14 July 2026 Placed on calendar (Senate)
14 July 2026 Discharged from committee (Senate)
17 June 2026 Referred to committee
17 June 2026 Introduced in Senate

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