HOUSE 2003116th CongressOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Ensuring FEHBP Coverage During Shutdowns Act

Last Action: 6/12/2019

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2019-06-12Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2019-06-12Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2019-04-01Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
2019-04-01Introduced in House
2019-04-01Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-04-01 (00)

Ensuring FEHBP Coverage During Shutdowns Act

This bill provides statutory authority to allow federal employees to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB), or make changes to their enrollment due to a qualifying life event, during a lapse in appropriations for the federal government. Specifically, the bill designates the FEHB services as excepted services under the Anti-Deficiency Act.

Cosponsors (9)

Gerald Connolly (D-VA)
Mark Meadows (R-NC)
Katherine Clark (D-MA)
DON YOUNG (R-AK)
Van Taylor (R-TX)
ELEANOR NORTON (D-DC)
Jamie Raskin (D-MD)
David Trone (D-MD)
Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)

Subjects

Employee benefits and pensions
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access

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