Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4279) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the disposition of unused health benefits in cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements; for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4280) to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system; and for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4281) to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to improve access and choice for entrepreneurs with small businesses with respect to medical care for their employees.

Summary

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4279) to amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide for the disposition of unused health benefits in cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements; for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4280) concerning health care liability claims; and for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4281) to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 concerning certain group health plans.

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Timeline

1. 11 May 2004

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 11 May 2004

   Calendars

   Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 175.

   Source: Calendars

3. 11 May 2004

   Floor

   Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4279, H.R. 4280 and H.R. 4281. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

   Source: Floor

4. 11 May 2004

   Reported

   The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-484, by Ms. Pryce (OH).

   Source: Committee

5. 11 May 2004

   Reported

   The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-484, by Ms. Pryce (OH).

   Source: Committee

6. 12 May 2004

   Passed

   Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

   Source: Floor

7. 12 May 2004

   Vote

   On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 224 - 203 (Roll no. 158). (text: CR H2821-2822)

   Source: Floor

8. 12 May 2004

   Vote

   Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 224 - 203 (Roll no. 158).(text: CR H2821-2822)

   Source: Floor

9. 12 May 2004

   Vote

   On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 202 (Roll no. 157).

   Source: Floor

10. 12 May 2004

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 638.

    Source: Floor

11. 12 May 2004

    Floor

    Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2835-2836)

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

• Engrossed in House · 12 May 2004 · Official file
• Reported in House · 11 May 2004 · Official file

Documents

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 12 May 2004

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 12 May 2004

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• Passed House without amendment

  summary · EN · 12 May 2004

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 11 May 2004

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 11 May 2004

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• Reported to House without amendment

  summary · EN · 11 May 2004

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 11 May 2004

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Sponsors

• Rep. Pryce, Deborah [R-OH-15] · R · Sponsor
• · hsru00 · Standing

Related records

• related to ← Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2004
• related to ← Help Efficient, Accessible, Low Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2004
• related to ← To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the disposition of unused health benefits in cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system, and to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to improve access and choice for entrepreneurs with small businesses with respect to medical care for their employees.