To amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify that during a lapse in appropriations certain services relating to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program are excepted services under the Anti-Deficiency Act, and for other purposes.
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.
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 512.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Became Public Law No: 116-92.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 304.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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