Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Members who vote in favor of the establishment of a public, federal government run health insurance option are urged to forgo their right to participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) and agree to enroll under that public option.

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• H.Res. 626Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Members of Congress who participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) should be automatically enrolled in the public plan.

  2009-07-10Referred to House Ways and Means

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• H.Res. 642Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to legislation relating to changes in our Nation's health care system.

  2009-07-14Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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• H.Res. 657Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Members of Congress who participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) should be automatically enrolled in the public option and be subject to any personal income tax increases levied as a result of healthcare legislation, regardless of their annual gross income.

  2009-07-17Referred to House Ways and Means

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• S.Res. 243A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that, upon the establishment of, or enactment of legislation creating, a public health care plan, Members of Congress shall lose access to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Plan and shall be required to enroll in the public plan.

  2009-08-05Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8873)

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Legislative Actions

1. 2009-07-08

   Introduced in House

2. 2009-07-08

   Introduced in House

3. 2009-07-08

   Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

4. 2009-07-09

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7840)

5. 2009-07-13

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8014)