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H.R. 3200:
America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009
111th Congress

This is a bill in the U.S. Congress originating in the House of Representatives ("H.R."). A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate and then be signed by the President before it becomes law.

Bill numbers restart from 1 every two years. Each two-year cycle is called a session of Congress. This bill was created in the 111th Congress, in 2009-2010.

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2009-2010

To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes.

Overview

Sponsor:
Text:
Summary | Full Text
Status:
Occurred: IntroducedJul 14, 2009
Occurred: Referred to CommitteeView Committee Assignments
Occurred: Reported by CommitteeJul 17, 2009
Not Yet Occurred: House Vote...
Not Yet Occurred: Senate Vote...
Not Yet Occurred: Signed by President...
This bill was considered in committee which has recommended it be considered by the House as a whole. Although it has been placed on a calendar of business, the order in which legislation is considered and voted on is determined by the majority party leadership. Keep in mind that sometimes the text of one bill is incorporated into another bill, and in those cases the original bill, as it would appear here, would seem to be abandoned. [Last Updated: Nov 13, 2009 11:47PM]
Last Action:
Oct 14, 2009: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 168.
Related:
See the Related Legislation page for other bills related to this one and a list of subject terms that have been applied to this bill. Sometimes the text of one bill or resolution is incorporated into another, and in those cases the original bill or resolution, as it would appear here, would seem to be abandoned.
Question & Answer
Can you answer any of these questions posed by other users? Think of it as a civic good deed. See 107 more questions posed on this topic or submit your own question on the Q&A page.

Nov 9, 2009 11:04 PM - I am a small business owner. Will all employees, regardless of number, be required to be covered? What about part time versus full time employees; will there be a limit on number of hours that will have to be covered? - Read Answers
Nov 18, 2009 12:37 PM - The company I work for currently has about 150 part time and full time employees. They currently offer health insurance. They have decided to end thier contribution as of December 31, 2009, meaning we will have to pay 100% of the costs. How does this bill affect our owners? - Answer it!

Sources of Influence

MAPLight.org reports that the following organizations have taken a stance on this bill:

SupportOppose
American Medical Association
American Counseling Association
Communication Workers of America
Service Employees International Union
American Association of Retired Persons
AFL-CIO
American Academy of Nursing
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
American College of Physicians
American College of Surgeons
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Employees
American Nurses Association
American Public Health Association
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Consumers Union
Families USA
Main Street Alliance
National Association of Community Health Centers
UAW
United Steelworkers
American Society of Anesthesiologists
National Federation of Independent Business
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Congress of Neurological Surgeons
National Right To Life
National Retail Federation
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
National Lumber and Building Materials Dealers Association
Military Order of the Purple Heart
AMVETS
Blinded Veterans Association
Disabled American Veterans
Vietnam Veterans of America
Association of American Physicians and Surgeons
Mason Contractors Association of America
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council
National Roofing Contractors Association
The Association of Leaders in Equipment Distribution
Eagle Forum
American Apparel and Footwear Association
American Bakers Association
American Benefits Council
American Farm Bureau Federation
American Hotel and Lodging Association
American Lighting Association
American Petroleum Institute
American Rental Association
American Trucking Associations
Associated Builders and Contractors
Associated General Contractors
Associated Wire Rope Fabricators
Brick Industry Association
Business Roundtable
Direct Marketing Association
ERISA Industry Committee
Independent Electrical Contractors
International Dairy Foods Association
International Franchise Association
National Association of Convenience Stores
National Association of Health Underwriters
National Association of Home Builders
National Association of Manufacturers
national franchisee association
National Grain and Feed Association
National Stone, Sand, and Gravel Association
Printing Industries of America
Retail Industry Leaders Association
Society of American Florists
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
America's Health Insurance Plans
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America

Follow the link to MAPLight.org to see if campaign contributions from employees of these organizations are correlated with how Members of Congress voted on this bill.

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