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S.J.Res. 197

Introduced

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".

Sponsor
DTammy Baldwin· Wisconsin
Introduced
June 17, 2026
Policy area
Health
Latest action
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 456.July 14, 2026
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S.J. Res. 197 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. J. RES. 197

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, 
United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & 
Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services 
relating to ``Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of 
Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program''.

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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

June 17, 2026

Ms. Baldwin (for herself, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Markey, Mrs. 
Murray, Ms. Alsobrooks, Mr. King, Mr. Lujan, Mr. Bennet, Mrs. Shaheen, 
Mr. Merkley, Mr. Hickenlooper, Mr. Warner, and Ms. Klobuchar) 
introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and 
referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

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JOINT RESOLUTION

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, 
United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & 
Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services 
relating to ``Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of 
Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program''.

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the 
rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the 
Department of Health and Human Services relating to ``Patient 
Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment 
Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program'' (91 Fed. Reg. 29526 
(May 20, 2026)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
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