Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title...
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".
This bill, HJR197, seeks to allow Congress to formally disapprove a rule created by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) within the Department of Health and Human Services. This rule relates to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, specifically the HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027, as well as the Basic Health Program.
The bill would impact anyone who relies on the Affordable Care Act for health insurance, including consumers, insurance companies, and state governments. If passed, Congress would have the power to reject the rule, potentially affecting how health insurance is regulated and offered in 2027.
Introduced on June 18, 2026, the bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on the same day. This is the first step in its legislative journey, and it will require further committee review and potential votes before becoming law.
