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H.R.986

House Floor Today - Thu, 05/09/2019 - 16:05
Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019 (05/09/2019 legislative day)

Legislative Day Of May 9, 2019 - 4:03:38 P.M.

House Floor Summary - Thu, 05/09/2019 - 16:05
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Walden amendment No. 5.

Legislative Day Of May 9, 2019 - 4:03:18 P.M.

House Floor Summary - Thu, 05/09/2019 - 16:05
An amendment, offered by Mr. Walden, numbered 5 printed in Part A of House Report 116-51 to rename the bill.

Legislative Day Of May 9, 2019 - 4:02:54 P.M.

House Floor Summary - Thu, 05/09/2019 - 16:04
On agreeing to the Harder (CA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

Legislative Day Of May 9, 2019 - 3:56:53 P.M.

House Floor Summary - Thu, 05/09/2019 - 15:57
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Harder amendment No. 4.

Legislative Day Of May 9, 2019 - 3:56:42 P.M.

House Floor Summary - Thu, 05/09/2019 - 15:57
An amendment, offered by Mr. Harder (CA), numbered 4 printed in Part A of House Report 116-51 to request a GAO report on the impacts to mental health care and treatment, and how many individuals would lose care, if the waivers for State innovation are awarded.

Legislative Day Of May 9, 2019 - 3:56:13 P.M.

House Floor Summary - Thu, 05/09/2019 - 15:57
On agreeing to the Pressley amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.

Legislative Day Of May 9, 2019 - 3:47:45 P.M.

House Floor Summary - Thu, 05/09/2019 - 15:49
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pressley amendment No. 3.

Legislative Day Of May 9, 2019 - 3:47:20 P.M.

House Floor Summary - Thu, 05/09/2019 - 15:49
An amendment, offered by Ms. Pressley, numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 116-51 to specify that this restriction includes such actions that result in fewer people with coverage of Essential Health Benefits (as defined in Section 1302 of the Affordable Care Act), including maternity and newborn care.

Legislative Day Of May 9, 2019 - 3:46:51 P.M.

House Floor Summary - Thu, 05/09/2019 - 15:49
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Brown (MD) amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Brown (MD) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.

Legislative Day Of May 9, 2019 - 3:36:50 P.M.

House Floor Summary - Thu, 05/09/2019 - 15:37
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brown (MD) amendment No. 2.

Legislative Day Of May 9, 2019 - 3:36:17 P.M.

House Floor Summary - Thu, 05/09/2019 - 15:37
An amendment, offered by Mr. Brown (MD), numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 116-51 to ensure that nothing in the bill will be construed to affect the approval of waivers under section 1332 of the ACA that establish reinsurance programs that lower health insurance premiums, and protect health insurance coverage for people with preexisting conditions.

Legislative Day Of May 9, 2019 - 3:35:52 P.M.

House Floor Summary - Thu, 05/09/2019 - 15:37
On agreeing to the Langevin amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

Legislative Day Of May 9, 2019 - 3:28:15 P.M.

House Floor Summary - Thu, 05/09/2019 - 15:28
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 357, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Langevin amendment No. 1.

Legislative Day Of May 9, 2019 - 3:27:49 P.M.

House Floor Summary - Thu, 05/09/2019 - 15:28
An amendment, offered by Mr. Langevin, numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 116-51 to include findings that the new guidance entitled "State Relief and Empowerment Waivers" weakens protections for the millions of Americans living with a preexisting health condition, including the one in four Americans living with a disability.

Legislative Day Of May 9, 2019 - 2:02:46 P.M.

House Floor Summary - Thu, 05/09/2019 - 14:12
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 191 (Roll no. 190).

Legislative Day Of May 9, 2019 - 1:53:48 P.M.

House Floor Summary - Thu, 05/09/2019 - 14:12
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 190, 1 Present (Roll no. 189).

Legislative Day Of May 9, 2019 - 2:08:14 P.M.

House Floor Summary - Thu, 05/09/2019 - 14:08
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 986.

Legislative Day Of May 9, 2019 - 2:06:30 P.M.

House Floor Summary - Thu, 05/09/2019 - 14:08
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 357 and Rule XVIII.

Legislative Day Of May 9, 2019 - 2:05:42 P.M.

House Floor Summary - Thu, 05/09/2019 - 14:08
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 986 and H.R. 2157. Specified amendments are in order. Provides for consideration of H.R. 986 and H.R. 2157 both under structured rules. One hour of general debate provided for each measure.