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H.R. 1628: American Health Care Act of 2017

The American Health Care Act of 2017 (AHCA) was a leading proposal in the first half of 2017 by House Republicans to "repeal and replace" the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare, but we'll abbreviate it ACA) and "defund" Planned Parenthood. It was also the vehicle for passage of the Senate Republicans' leading proposals. The bill was brought to the House ... Continue reading »

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Overview

Introduced:

Mar 20, 2017

Status:

Passed House (Senate next) on May 4, 2017

This bill passed in the House on May 4, 2017 and goes to the Senate next for consideration.

Sponsor:

Diane Black

Representative for Tennessee's 6th congressional district

Republican

Text:

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Last Updated: Jun 8, 2017
Length: 132 pages

Prognosis:

35% chance of being enacted according to Skopos Labs (details)

History

Mar 16, 2017
 
Considered by House Committee on the Budget

A committee held a hearing or business meeting about the bill.

Mar 20, 2017
 
Introduced

Bills and resolutions are referred to committees which debate the bill before possibly sending it on to the whole chamber.

Mar 20, 2017
 
Ordered Reported

A committee has voted to issue a report to the full chamber recommending that the bill be considered further. Only about 1 in 4 bills are reported out of committee. The House Committee on the Budget issued the report which may provide insight into the purpose of the legislation.

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Mar 22, 2017
 
Considered by House Committee on Rules

A committee held a hearing or business meeting about the bill.

Apr 6, 2017
 
Considered by House Committee on Rules

A committee held a hearing or business meeting about the bill.

May 3, 2017
 
Considered by House Committee on Rules

A committee held a hearing or business meeting about the bill.

May 4, 2017
 
Passed House (Senate next)

The bill was passed in a vote in the House. It goes to the Senate next.

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Pending
 
Passed Senate

Pending
 
Signed by the President

H.R. 1628 is a bill in the United States Congress.

A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.

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