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S 1292 113th Congress Senate Health Appropriations Comprehensive health care Health care costs and insurance Health care coverage and access Health programs administration and funding

Defund Obamacare Act of 2013

Introduced: July 11, 2013 Introduced by: Cruz, Ted Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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Jul 16, 2013
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 135.
Jul 11, 2013
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Jul 11, 2013
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Defund Obamacare Act of 2013 - Prohibits any federal funds from being made available to carry out the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or the health care provisions of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.

Prohibits any entitlement to benefits under such provisions from remaining in effect on and after the date of the enactment of this Act. Prohibits any payments from being awarded, owed, or made to any state, district, or territory under any such provision.

Rescinds any unobligated balances available under such provisions.

What's happening now July 16, 2013

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 135.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2682 Identical bill Defund Obamacare Act of 2013
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 Cosponsors 16
All 16 Republican 15
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Crapo, Mike
Idaho · Sep 9, 2013
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Thune, John
South Dakota · Jul 24, 2013
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Boozman, John
Arkansas · Jul 23, 2013
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Graham, Lindsey
South Carolina · Jul 16, 2013
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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Jul 16, 2013
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Scott, Tim
South Carolina · Jul 16, 2013
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Barrasso, John
Wyoming · Jul 11, 2013
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Cornyn, John
Texas · Jul 11, 2013
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Fischer, Deb
Nebraska · Jul 11, 2013
Heller, Dean
· Jul 11, 2013
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Lee, Mike
Utah · Jul 11, 2013
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McConnell, Mitch
Kentucky · Jul 11, 2013
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Moran, Jerry
Kansas · Jul 11, 2013
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Paul, Rand
Kentucky · Jul 11, 2013
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Risch, James E.
Idaho · Jul 11, 2013
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Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · Jul 11, 2013
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