US SB971 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-1)
Status: Introduced on April 1 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-04-01 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Pending: Senate Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 1 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-04-01 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Pending: Senate Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Provides statutory authority to allow federal employees to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB), or make changes to their enrollment due to a qualifying life event, during a lapse in appropriations for the federal government. Specifically, the bill requires the Office of Personnel Management to designate the officers and employees who perform the FEHB services as excepted employees under the Anti-Deficiency Act.
Title
Ensuring FEHBP Coverage During Shutdowns Act
Sponsors
| Sen. Tina Smith [D-MN] | Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD] | Sen. Chris Van Hollen [D-MD] | Sen. Sherrod Brown [D-OH] |
| Sen. Tim Kaine [D-VA] | Sen. Mark Warner [D-VA] | Sen. Lisa Murkowski [R-AK] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-01 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
Same As/Similar To
HB2003 (Related) 2019-06-12 - Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Subjects
Employee benefits and pensions
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government operations and politics
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government operations and politics
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/971/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s971/BILLS-116s971is.pdf |
