S.J. Res. 197 · On the floor · Health

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: Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)

What it does

• Congress disapproves and voids the CMS rule published May 20, 2026 (91 Fed. Reg. 29526) setting benefit and payment parameters for the Affordable Care Act and Basic Health Program for 2027.

Latest action

Sep 29, 2026: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 251. (consideration: CR S5139-5140)

Committee: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions