Bill · H.R. 127· House(119-HR-127)
Protection from Obamacare Mandates and Congressional Equity Act
- Introduced
- 1/3/2025
- Last activity
- 1/3/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, House Administration, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Andy Biggs
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Protection from Obamacare Mandates and Congressional Equity Act," seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It proposes an exemption from the individual mandate for people living in counties where fewer than two health insurance issuers offer plans on an Exchange. Additionally, the bill modifies requirements for Members of Congress, congressional staff, the President, the Vice President, and certain political appointees regarding health insurance coverage. It specifically targets government contributions and tax credits related to these individuals.
Yes
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+5
The bill eliminates government contributions for health insurance coverage for Members of Congress, their staff, the President, the Vice President, and certain political appointees.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+2
The bill provides an exemption from the individual mandate for residents in counties with limited health insurance competition.
The opposite
Does this strengthen the Affordable Care Act?-3
The bill weakens the ACA by creating an exemption to the individual mandate for residents in certain counties and by removing specific coverage benefits for government officials.
Does this give the federal government more power?-2
The bill limits the discretion of Members of Congress over staff enrollment in health insurance exchanges.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Exemption for residents in specific counties: Individuals living in counties with fewer than two health insurance issuers offering qualified health plans on an Exchange would be exempt from the requirement to maintain health coverage (Section 2(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Removal of government contributions: The bill states that no government contribution shall be provided on behalf of a Member of Congress, congressional staff, the President, the Vice President, or a political appointee for coverage (Section 3(3)(iii)).
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Limits on tax credits and cost sharing: Individuals enrolling in health insurance coverage under these provisions would not be eligible to receive a tax credit or reduced cost sharing that exceeds the amount a similarly situated individual would receive (Section 3(3)(iv)).
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Loss of discretion for staff enrollment: Members of Congress would no longer have discretion in determinations regarding which of their employees are eligible to enroll for coverage through an Exchange (Section 3(3)(v)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+5
- Healthcare
- Increases Affordable Care Act Support-3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power-2
- 1/3/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, House Administration, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House