To delay the implementation of the health reform law in the United States until there is final resolution in pending lawsuits.
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Proposed
On page _, between lines _ and _, insert the following:
SEC. __. EFFECTIVE DATE OF PPACA.
(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148) and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-152), including the amendments made by such Acts, that are not in effect on the date of enactment of this Act shall not be in effect until the date on which final judgment is entered in all cases challenging the constitutionality of the requirement to maintain minimum essential coverage under section 5000A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that are pending before a Federal court on the date of enactment of this Act.
(b) Promulgation of Regulations.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Federal Government shall not promulgate regulations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148) or the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-152), including the amendments made by such Acts, or otherwise prepare to implement such Acts (or amendments made by such Acts), until the date on which final judgment is entered in all cases challenging the constitutionality of the requirement to maintain minimum essential coverage under section 5000A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that are pending before a Federal court on the date of enactment of this Act.
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Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3962)
June 21, 2011
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Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3962)
June 21, 2011
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3852)
June 16, 2011
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3847)
June 15, 2011
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3752)
June 14, 2011
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 423 proposed by Senator Hutchison.
June 9, 2011
Amendment SA 423 proposed by Senator Hutchison. (consideration: CR S3656; text: CR S3656) To delay the implementation of the health reform law in the United States until there is final resolution in pending lawsuits.
June 9, 2011
Senate amendment submitted
June 8, 2011