House Bill 2003
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Ensuring FEHBP Coverage During Shutdowns Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 1, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2003
Congress
116
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Government Operations and Politics
Primary focus of measure is government administration, including agency organization, contracting, facilities and property, information management and services; rulemaking and administrative law; elections and political activities; government employees and officials; Presidents; ethics and public participation; postal service. Measures concerning agency appropriations and the budget process may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Ensuring FEHBP Coverage During Shutdowns Act
This bill provides statutory authority to allow federal employees to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB), or make changes to their enrollment due to a qualifying life event, during a lapse in appropriations for the federal government. Specifically, the bill designates the FEHB services as excepted services under the Anti-Deficiency Act.
April 1, 2019
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06/12/2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
06/12/2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
04/01/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
04/01/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 6:47:25 PM