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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".

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US SJRES 197 · Senate Joint Resolution · 119th Congress

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Sponsors
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Latest action
Sep 29, 2026

What it does

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove a rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, specifically the HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027 and the Basic Health Program. If enacted, the resolution would nullify the rule, meaning it would have no legal force or effect. The rule affects health insurance benefits, payment parameters, and the Basic Health Program under the Affordable Care Act, impacting insurers, state health programs, and individuals enrolled in ACA marketplace coverage. The resolution was introduced by a group of Democratic senators and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar after…

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  1. Introduced (Done)

    Jun 17, 2026

  2. Committee (Current step)

    On calendar · Sep 29, 2026

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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program". | 52