GovTrack’s Bill Summary
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H.Con.Res. 246 (103rd): Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the denial or limitation of health insurance coverage or benefits on the basis of preexisting medical conditions.
- Introduced:
- May 05, 1994 (103rd Congress, 1993–1994)
- Sponsor:
- Rep. Alan Wheat [D-MO5]
- Status:
- Died (Referred to Committee)
The resolution’s title was written by the resolution’s sponsor. H.Con.Res. stands for House concurrent resolution.
Library of Congress Summary
The summary below was written by the Congressional Research Service, which is a nonpartisan division of the Library of Congress.
5/5/1994--Introduced.
Expresses the sense of the Congress that any legislation enacted to provide for national health care reform should: (1) prohibit the denial of health insurance coverage to, or limitation of coverage or benefits for, any individual or family on the basis of a preexisting medical condition; (2) prohibit charging an unreasonable amount for such coverage and benefits on the basis of a preexisting medical condition; and (3) include among the individuals and families protected by such prohibitions those who wish to acquire health insurance coverage and benefits from an entity other than their current health care provider.
House Republican Conference Summary
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