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Congress·In Committee·H.J.Res. 197

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".

Blocking 2027 Health Insurance Rules

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being introduced in the House. It has been sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for review. There are no upcoming votes or hearings scheduled at this time.

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Very unlikely to pass

This type of challenge rarely succeeds because it requires support from both chambers of Congress and would likely be blocked by a veto.

Key Points

  • This resolution aims to cancel a federal rule that sets the standards for health insurance plans sold on the Affordable Care Act marketplace for the year 2027.
  • If approved, the rule would have no legal effect. This would force the government to either keep current rules in place or write new ones for how insurance companies must handle benefits and payments.
  • These types of rules usually decide important details like how much people pay out of pocket for doctor visits and what kind of financial help is available for monthly insurance bills.
  • This action uses a specific law that gives Congress the power to review and potentially stop regulations created by federal agencies. It is a way for lawmakers to block executive branch actions they do not support.

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Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Jun 18, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Jun 18, 2026

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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".

Bill NumberHJRES 197
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Cosponsors

(13)
D: 13

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