H.Res. 615 (112th): Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Members who vote in favor of the establishment of a public, Federal Government run health insurance option are urged to forgo their right to participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) and agree to enroll under that public option.

Introduced:
Apr 16, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. John Fleming [R-LA4]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This resolution was introduced on April 16, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Apr 16, 2012
Referred to Committee Apr 16, 2012
Cosponsors
1 cosponsors (1R) (show)
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Last updated Apr 16, 2012.
2 pages

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4/16/2012--Introduced.
Urges Members of Congress who vote in favor of the establishment of a public, federal government run health insurance option to forgo their right to participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) and agree to enroll under that public option.

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