A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that, upon the establishment of, or enactment of legislation creating, a public health care plan, Members of Congress shall lose access to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Plan and shall be required to enroll in the public plan.

Summary

Expresses the sense of the Senate that upon the establishment or enactment of legislation creating a public health care plan, Members of Congress should lose access to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Plan and shall be required to enroll in such public plan.

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Timeline

1. 5 August 2009

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8873)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 5 August 2009

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 5 August 2009 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 5 August 2009

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 5 August 2009

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 5 August 2009

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Sponsors

• Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] · R · Sponsor
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Related records

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