H.R.3799 — CHOICE Arrangement Act

House Roll Call

H.R.3799

Roll 280 • Congress 118, Session 1 • Jun 21, 2023 6:19 PM • Result: Agreed to

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BillH.R.3799 — CHOICE Arrangement Act
Vote questionOn Agreeing to the Amendment
Vote typeRecorded Vote
ResultAgreed to
TotalsYea 228 / Nay 206 / Present 0 / Not Voting 6
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R222003
D620603
I0000

Research Brief

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Bill Analysis

Bill Summary: HR 3799 - CHOICE Arrangement Act

The CHOICE Arrangement Act (HR 3799) aims to enhance healthcare flexibility for small businesses and their employees by allowing the establishment of Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangements (QSEHRAs). This legislation seeks to expand the options available for small employers to provide health benefits, thereby improving access to healthcare for employees.

Key Provisions:

  • The bill permits small employers (those with fewer than 50 employees) to offer QSEHRAs, which allow them to reimburse employees for qualified medical expenses, including premiums for individual health insurance plans.
  • It increases the maximum annual reimbursement limits for QSEHRAs, thereby providing more substantial financial support for employees seeking health coverage.
  • The legislation also includes provisions to simplify the administrative requirements for employers, making it easier for them to implement and maintain these arrangements.

Funding and Authorities: While the bill does not allocate direct federal funding, it establishes regulatory frameworks and guidelines for the implementation of QSEHRAs. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are the primary agencies involved in overseeing compliance and administration.

Beneficiaries and Regulatory Impact: The primary beneficiaries of the CHOICE Arrangement Act are small businesses and their employees. By facilitating access to health reimbursement arrangements, the bill aims to improve employee satisfaction and retention while reducing the financial burden on employers. Additionally, it may encourage employees to seek personalized health insurance solutions that better meet their individual needs.

Key Timelines: The latest action on HR 3799 involved a motion to reconsider, which was laid on the table and agreed to without objection, indicating bipartisan support for the bill. As of the latest update, further legislative steps or implementation timelines have not been specified, but the bill’s progress suggests it is positioned favorably for potential enactment.

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Yea (228)

K
Kelly Armstrong

ND • R • Aye

D
Dan Bishop

NC • R • Aye

K
Ken Buck

CO • R • Aye

L
Larry Bucshon

IN • R • Aye

M
Michael Burgess

TX • R • Aye

K
Ken Calvert

CA • R • Aye

Y
Yadira Caraveo

CO • D • Aye

J
Jerry Carl

AL • R • Aye

L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer

OR • R • Aye

A
Anthony D'Esposito

NY • R • Aye

J
John Duarte

CA • R • Aye

J
Jeff Duncan

SC • R • Aye

A
A. Ferguson

GA • R • Aye

S
Scott Franklin

FL • R • Aye

M
Matt Gaetz

FL • R • Aye

M
Mike Gallagher

WI • R • Aye

M
Mike Garcia

CA • R • Aye

J
Jenniffer González-Colón

PR • R • Aye

B
Bob Good

VA • R • Aye

K
Kay Granger

TX • R • Aye

G
Garret Graves

LA • R • Aye

M
Mark Green

TN • R • Aye

B
Bill Johnson

OH • R • Aye

D
Doug Lamborn

CO • R • Aye

J
Jake LaTurner

KS • R • Aye

D
Debbie Lesko

AZ • R • Aye

B
Blaine Luetkemeyer

MO • R • Aye

K
Kevin McCarthy

CA • R • Aye

L
Lisa McClain

MI • R • Aye

P
Patrick McHenry

NC • R • Aye

M
Marcus Molinaro

NY • R • Aye

A
Alexander Mooney

WV • R • Aye

M
Mary Peltola

AK • D • Aye

G
Greg Pence

IN • R • Aye

C
Cathy Rodgers

WA • R • Aye

M
Matthew Rosendale

MT • R • Aye

J
John Rutherford

FL • R • Aye

G
George Santos

NY • R • Aye

D
David Schweikert

AZ • R • Aye

P
Pete Sessions

TX • R • Aye

M
Michelle Steel

CA • R • Aye

C
Chris Stewart

UT • R • Aye

M
Michael Waltz

FL • R • Aye

B
Brad Wenstrup

OH • R • Aye

S
Susan Wild

PA • D • Aye

B
Brandon Williams

NY • R • Aye

Nay (206)

C
Colin Allred

TX • D • No

E
Earl Blumenauer

OR • D • No

J
Jamaal Bowman

NY • D • No

C
Cori Bush

MO • D • No

T
Tony Cárdenas

CA • D • No

M
Matt Cartwright

PA • D • No

G
Gerald Connolly

VA • D • No

J
Jason Crow

CO • D • No

L
Lloyd Doggett

TX • D • No

A
Anna Eshoo

CA • D • No

R
Ruben Gallego

AZ • D • No

J
John Garamendi

CA • D • No

R
Raúl Grijalva

AZ • D • No

B
Brian Higgins

NY • D • No

J
Jeff Jackson

NC • D • No

S
Sheila Jackson Lee

TX • D • No

D
Daniel Kildee

MI • D • No

A
Ann Kuster

NH • D • No

B
Barbara Lee

CA • D • No

K
Kathy Manning

NC • D • No

L
Lucy McBath

GA • D • No

G
Grace Napolitano

CA • D • No

W
Wiley Nickel

NC • D • No

B
Bill Pascrell

NJ • D • No

D
Donald Payne

NJ • D • No

D
Dean Phillips

MN • D • No

K
Katie Porter

CA • D • No

C
C. Ruppersberger

MD • D • No

G
Gregorio Sablan

MP • D • No

J
John Sarbanes

MD • D • No

A
Abigail Spanberger

VA • D • No

E
Eric Swalwell

CA • D • No

R
Rashida Tlaib

MI • D • No

D
David Trone

MD • D • No

N
Nydia Velázquez

NY • D • No

D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz

FL • D • No

J
Jennifer Wexton

VA • D • No

Not Voting (6)

D
Derek Kilmer

WA • D • Not Voting

B
Bill Posey

FL • R • Not Voting