H.R.3799 — CHOICE Arrangement Act
House Roll Call
H.R.3799
| Bill | H.R.3799 — CHOICE Arrangement Act |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Recommit |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Failed |
| Totals | Yea 209 / Nay 220 / Present 0 / Not Voting 5 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | 220 | 0 | 2 |
| D | 209 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Recommit
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HR 3799 - CHOICE Arrangement Act
The CHOICE Arrangement Act (HR 3799) aims to enhance the flexibility and accessibility of health care coverage for individuals and families by allowing employers to offer health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) as a means to provide health benefits. The bill specifically focuses on expanding the use of Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangements (QSEHRAs) and Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRA).
Key Provisions:
- The bill permits employers to offer HRAs that can be used by employees to purchase individual health insurance plans, thereby increasing the options available to employees and potentially lowering overall health care costs.
- It establishes guidelines for the implementation of these HRAs, ensuring that they comply with existing health care regulations while providing employers with the flexibility to tailor benefits to their workforce.
Funding and Authorities: While the bill does not allocate direct federal funding, it modifies existing tax provisions related to HRAs, allowing for tax-free reimbursements for qualified medical expenses. This change is intended to incentivize employers to adopt HRAs and expand health coverage options.
Programs and Agencies Affected: The legislation primarily impacts small businesses and their employees, as well as health insurance providers. It also involves the Department of the Treasury, which oversees tax-related provisions, and the Department of Health and Human Services, which regulates health insurance markets.
Beneficiaries: The primary beneficiaries of the CHOICE Arrangement Act are small business employees who will gain access to a broader range of health insurance options. Employers benefit by having more flexibility in how they provide health benefits, potentially leading to cost savings.
Key Timelines: The bill has been introduced and is currently under consideration in Congress. The latest action involved a motion to reconsider, which was laid on the table and agreed to without objection, indicating a level of bipartisan support for the legislation. Further legislative actions and timelines will depend on subsequent votes and potential amendments.
Yea (209)
C
Colin Allred
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
C
Cori Bush
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
M
Matt Cartwright
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
A
Anna Eshoo
R
Ruben Gallego
J
John Garamendi
R
Raúl Grijalva
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
D
Daniel Kildee
A
Ann Kuster
B
Barbara Lee
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Sarbanes
A
Abigail Spanberger
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
D
David Trone
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
Nay (220)
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
K
Ken Calvert
J
Jerry Carl
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
A
Anthony D'Esposito
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
A. Ferguson
S
Scott Franklin
M
Matt Gaetz
M
Mike Gallagher
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
B
Bill Johnson
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kevin McCarthy
L
Lisa McClain
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Greg Pence
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
J
John Rutherford
G
George Santos
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
M
Michelle Steel
C
Chris Stewart
M
Michael Waltz
B
Brad Wenstrup
B
Brandon Williams
