Obamacare Opt-Out Act of 2015
Latest action · Jan 8, 2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJan 8, 2015
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Obamacare Opt-Out Act of 2015
Exempts from the minimum essential coverage requirements under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act individuals who request an exemption through a health care marketplace or on their federal income tax return.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jan 8, 2015.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-WY | John Barrasso | Original | Jan 8, 2015 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jan 8, 2015Introduced in Senate
- Jan 8, 2015Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 420 | Obamacare Opt-Out Act of 2015 | Identical bill | Feb 2, 2015 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Health.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jan 8, 2015Introduced in Senate
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