HR 4119 · 106th Congress · Health

Health Care Access and Availability Act of 2000

Introduced 2000-03-29· Sponsored by Rep. Shadegg, John B. [R-AZ-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.(2000-04-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Health Care Access and Availability Act of 2000 - States that the constitutional authority upon which this Act rests is the power of Congress to regulate commerce. Amends the Public Health Service Act to allow health benefits coverage through individual membership associations (IMAs). Sets forth IMA requirements, including that the IMA be an organization operated under the direction of an association and that IMA health benefits coverage only be provided through contracts with health insurance issuers. Requires IMAs to include a minimum of two health insurance coverage options.…

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Cosponsors (3)

1 Democrat2 Republicans