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H.Con.Res. 246 (103rd)

Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the denial or limitation of health insurance coverage or benefits on the basis of preexisting medical conditions.

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Introduced

5 May 1994

Last action

25 May 1994 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.

Sponsors

Rep. Wheat, Alan [D-MO-5], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Mann, David [D-OH-1], Rep. Gunderson, Steve [R-WI-3], Rep. Klug, Scott L. [R-WI-2], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Rep. Furse, Elizabeth [D-OR-1], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. Reynolds, Mel [D-IL-2], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17], Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Blackwell, Lucien E. [D-PA-2], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2], Rep. Hilliard, Earl F. [D-AL-7], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20], Rep. McCloskey, Frank [D-IN-8], Rep. Byrne, Leslie L. [D-VA-11], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Watt, Melvin L. [D-NC-12]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

3 June 2026

Healthcare

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the Congress that any legislation enacted to provide for national health care reform should: (1) prohibit the denial of health insurance coverage to, or limitation of coverage or benefits for, any individual or family on the basis of a preexisting medical condition; (2) prohibit charging an unreasonable amount for such coverage and benefits on the basis of a preexisting medical condition; and (3) include among the individuals and families protected by such prohibitions those who wish to acquire health insurance coverage and benefits from an entity other than their current health care provider.

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Timeline

  1. 5 May 1994

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 May 1994

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 May 1994

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 10 May 1994

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  5. 25 May 1994

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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