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DemocratBill · S.J.Res. 84· Senate(119-SJRES-84)

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 relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability".

Rep. Warner
Age: 72 years
Virginia
Introduced
9/30/2025
Last activity
1/13/2026 — Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 8.
Sponsored by
Mark Warner
Cosponsors
Democrat - 41Republican - 0
Health
  1. Introduced

What this bill would do

This joint resolution seeks to express congressional disapproval of a specific rule. The rule was submitted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. It concerns the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability." If passed, the resolution would ensure the rule has no force or effect.

Yes

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?+2

    By using congressional disapproval to overturn a federal agency rule, the resolution asserts legislative authority over executive rulemaking.

The opposite· 3 of 4

  • Does this strengthen the Affordable Care Act?-5

    The resolution seeks to nullify a CMS rule specifically related to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act's marketplace integrity and affordability.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-3

    Nullifying rules intended to improve marketplace affordability may negatively impact low-income households relying on ACA subsidies.

  • Would middle-income households be better off under this?-2

    The repeal of affordability-focused rules could lead to higher healthcare costs for middle-income families.

What Congress actually voted on

One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.

None of them settled the bill — every vote so far has been about whether to keep going.