H.R.3799 — CHOICE Arrangement Act
House Roll Call
H.R.3799
| Bill | H.R.3799 — CHOICE Arrangement Act |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Passage |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 220 / Nay 209 / Present 0 / Not Voting 5 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 220 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D | 0 | 209 | 0 | 3 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Passage
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HR 3799 - CHOICE Arrangement Act
The CHOICE Arrangement Act (HR 3799) aims to enhance healthcare options for individuals and families by expanding the use of health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs). The bill seeks to facilitate the establishment of “CHOICE Arrangements,” which are designed to allow employers to provide employees with more flexible healthcare benefits, particularly for those who may not have access to traditional employer-sponsored health insurance.
Key Provisions:
- The bill allows employers to offer HRAs that can be used for a wider range of healthcare expenses, including premiums for individual health insurance plans purchased through the individual market.
- It establishes guidelines for the implementation of CHOICE Arrangements, ensuring that they comply with existing federal regulations while providing greater flexibility in how healthcare benefits are structured.
- The legislation also aims to simplify the tax treatment of these arrangements, making it easier for both employers and employees to utilize HRAs effectively.
Funding and Authorities: While the bill does not allocate specific funding, it provides the framework for HRAs to be used more broadly, potentially impacting the financial landscape of healthcare benefits. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will oversee compliance and implementation.
Programs and Agencies Affected: The primary agencies involved include the IRS, which will manage tax implications, and HHS, which will ensure adherence to healthcare regulations. The bill impacts employers who wish to offer flexible benefits and employees who seek more control over their healthcare spending.
Beneficiaries and Regulation: The primary beneficiaries are employees, particularly those in small businesses or those working part-time, who may not have access to comprehensive health insurance. Employers benefit by having a streamlined method to provide healthcare benefits without the burden of traditional insurance costs.
Key Timelines: The bill has been agreed to with a motion to reconsider laid on the table, indicating that it has passed through initial legislative hurdles but may still be subject to further discussion or amendments in the future.
Yea (220)
D
Dan Bishop
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
J
Jerry Carl
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
A
Anthony D'Esposito
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
A. Ferguson
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
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Greg Pence
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
G
George Santos
M
Michelle Steel
C
Chris Stewart
M
Michael Waltz
B
Brad Wenstrup
B
Brandon Williams
Nay (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
A
Anna Eshoo
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
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
E
Eric Swalwell
D
David Trone
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
