S.J.Res. 197, the 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…
S.J.Res. 197 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval…
What it does
This is a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution that would block a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services rule setting health insurance benefit and payment parameters for 2027 under the Affordable Care Act and Basic Health Program. If passed, the rule would be nullified and CMS could not issue a substantially similar rule without new congressional approval.
Quorum's transparency scan gave 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". a moderate transparency flag.
What happens next
S.J.Res. 197 advanced out of committee. Next stop: a floor vote.
Who is behind it
Filed by Tammy Baldwin. Cosponsored by Amy Klobuchar, Angela Alsobrooks, Angus King and Ben Luján.