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S. 971 (116th)

Ensuring FEHBP Coverage During Shutdowns Act

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Introduced

1 April 2019

Last action

1 April 2019 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Sponsors

Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA], Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA], Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]

Subjects

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14 January 2025

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 requires the Office of Personnel Management to designate the officers and employees who perform the FEHB services as excepted employees under the Anti-Deficiency Act.

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Timeline

  1. 1 April 2019

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 April 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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