HRES-271 : Still Just a Bill


This resolution urges the Department of Justice (DOJ) to cease its efforts against the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and reverse its position in Texas v. United States. (On March 25, 2019, DOJ submitted a letter to the appellate court agreeing with the lower court's decision that PPACA should be struck in its entirety).

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-04-03FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2019-04-03VoteOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 186, 1 Present (Roll no. 146). (text: CR 4/2/2019 H2956-2957)House floor actions
2019-04-03FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3002-3003)House floor actions
2019-04-02FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2019-04-02FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 271.House floor actions
2019-04-02FloorRule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 7 and H. Res. 271. Rule provides for the previous question to be considered as ordered without intervening motions for both measures except for one hour of debate; one motion to recommit S.J. Res. 7 is allowed. It shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of April 4, 2019 for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.House floor actions
2019-04-02FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 274. (consideration: CR H2956-2969)House floor actions
2019-04-02FloorRule H. Res. 274 passed House.House floor actions
2019-04-01FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 274 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 7 and H. Res. 271. Rule provides for the previous question to be considered as ordered without intervening motions for both measures except for one hour of debate; one motion to recommit S.J. Res. 7 is allowed. It shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of April 4, 2019 for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.House floor actions
2019-04-01CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2019-03-29IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2019-03-29IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2019-03-29IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Colin Z. Allred [D] (TX-32)
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Policy Area :

Health
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