H.R.3799 — CHOICE Arrangement Act
House Roll Call
H.R.3799
| Bill | H.R.3799 — CHOICE Arrangement Act |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Agreeing to the Amendment |
| Vote type | Recorded Vote |
| Result | Agreed to |
| Totals | Yea 281 / Nay 151 / Present 0 / Not Voting 7 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 220 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| D | 61 | 150 | 0 | 4 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 expanding the use of Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs). The legislation allows employers to offer HRAs that can be used for a wider range of health insurance premiums and qualified medical expenses, thereby promoting consumer choice in healthcare.
Key Provisions:
- Expanded HRA Use: The Act permits small businesses to provide HRAs that employees can use to purchase individual health insurance plans. This flexibility is intended to empower employees to select coverage that best meets their needs.
- Tax Treatment: The bill ensures that contributions made by employers to HRAs are tax-deductible, encouraging more businesses to adopt these arrangements.
- Regulatory Framework: It establishes guidelines for the administration of HRAs, ensuring compliance with existing healthcare regulations while promoting ease of use for employers and employees.
Funding and Authorities: The Act does not allocate direct federal funding but modifies existing tax provisions to incentivize the establishment of HRAs. It operates under the authority of the Internal Revenue Code and is subject to oversight by the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Affected Programs and Agencies: The primary agencies involved include the IRS and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which will oversee compliance with healthcare regulations. The legislation impacts small businesses, self-employed individuals, and employees seeking health coverage options.
Beneficiaries and Regulation: Small businesses and their employees are the primary beneficiaries, as the Act aims to reduce healthcare costs and increase access to insurance options. It also regulates the use of HRAs to ensure that they meet federal standards.
Key Timelines: The latest action on the bill was a motion to reconsider, which was laid on the table and agreed to without objection, indicating a potential path forward for further legislative consideration.
Yea (281)
C
Colin Allred
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
Y
Yadira Caraveo
J
Jerry Carl
M
Matt Cartwright
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
A. Ferguson
B
Brad Finstad
M
Mike Gallagher
M
Mike Garcia
J
Jenniffer González-Colón
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
J
Jeff Jackson
B
Bill Johnson
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kathy Manning
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
W
Wiley Nickel
G
Greg Pence
D
Dean Phillips
A
Aumua Amata Radewagen
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
G
George Santos
A
Abigail Spanberger
M
Michelle Steel
C
Chris Stewart
E
Emilia Sykes
D
David Trone
M
Michael Waltz
B
Brad Wenstrup
S
Susan Wild
B
Brandon Williams
Nay (151)
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
C
Cori Bush
T
Tony Cárdenas
A
André Carson
G
Gerald Connolly
A
Anna Eshoo
B
Brian Higgins
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
A
Ann Kuster
B
Barbara Lee
G
Grace Napolitano
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
K
Katie Porter
C
C. Ruppersberger
G
Gregorio Sablan
J
John Sarbanes
J
Jennifer Wexton
