House Floor Summary

An amendment, offered by Ms. Horn, Kendra S., numbered 26 printed in House Report 116-61 to ensure rural areas are included in navigator outreach.

On agreeing to the Cox (CA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 377, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cox (CA) amendment No. 24.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Cox (CA), numbered 24 printed in House Report 116-61 to add areas with high concentrations of unemployment to the list where such outreach and educational activities shall be provided.

On agreeing to the Cox (CA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 377, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cox (CA) amendment No. 23.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Cox (CA), numbered 23 printed in House Report 116-61 to add a new subsection (b): Promote Transparency and Accountability in the Administration's Expenditures of Exchange User Fees, which requires HHS to submit an annual report to Congress that includes a detailed breakdown of the Department's spending on outreach and enrollment, navigators, maintenance of Healthcare.gov, and operation of the Healthcare.gov call centers.

On agreeing to the Pappas amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 377, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pappas amendment No. 22.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Pappas, numbered 22 printed in House Report 116-61 to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to set annual enrollment targets for the Exchanges for the plan year 2020 and each subsequent plan year.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Wexton amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Wexton demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 377, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wexton amendment No. 21.

An amendment, offered by Ms. Wexton, numbered 21 printed in House Report 116-61 to include findings that the final rule on short-term, limited duration insurance weakens protections for the millions of Americans living with preexisting health conditions, including children with complex medical needs and disabilities and their families.

On agreeing to the Escobar amendment; as modified Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 377, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Escobar amendment No. 20, as modified.

Escobar amendment; modified by unanimous consent.

An amendment, offered by Ms. Escobar, numbered 20 printed in House Report 116-61 to require Navigators to assist vulnerable populations including individuals with limited English proficiency and chronic illnesses.

On agreeing to the Gomez amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 377, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gomez amendment No. 19.

An amendment, offered by Mr. Gomez, numbered 19 printed in House Report 166-61 to clarify the ability of Navigators to provide referrals to community-based organizations that address social needs related to health outcomes.