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H.R. 2653 114th Congress House

American Health Care Reform Act of 2015

Official title: To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and related reconciliation provisions, to promote patient-centered health care, to provide for the cre… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and related reconciliation provisions, to promote patient-centered health care, to provide for the creation of a safe harbor for defendants in medical malpractice actions who demonstrate adherence to clinical practice guidelines, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 4, 2015 See on congress.gov
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In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 15, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 11, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
Jun 9, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 5, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 4, 2015
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and the Workforce, the Judiciary, Natural Resources, House Administration, Rules, Appropriations, Veterans' Affairs, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 4, 2015
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 15, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

American Health Care Reform Act of 2015

This bill repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the health care provisions of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, effective January 1, 2016. Provisions amended by repealed provisions are restored.

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an income tax standard deduction for health insurance.

Provisions regarding health savings accounts (HSAs) are revised, including to raise contribution limits and to expand the products and services that may be paid for using an HSA.

Group health plans may vary premiums and cost-sharing based on participation in a wellness program.

This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide grants to states for high risk health insurance pools.

Individual health insurance coverage is governed by the laws of the state designated by the health insurance issuer.

This bill amends title XI (General Provisions) of the Social Security Act to require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services to publish Medicare claims and payment data.

This bill amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to provide for association health plans, which are group health plans sponsored by certain business associations.

Veterans with certain service-related disabilities or who have been awarded a medal of honor must be provided access to medical services though specified entities other than the Department of Veterans Affairs.

HHS must publish clinical practice guidelines. Independent medical review panels must review health care lawsuits in which the defendant alleges adherence to clinical practice guidelines.

Federal courts have jurisdiction over health care lawsuits.

This bill amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to revise non-security discretionary spending limits.
 Related & companion bills 9
  • HR 543 Health Care Choice Act of 2015
  • HR 975 Health Freedom for Seniors Act
  • HR 2462 Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act
  • HR 2603 Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act
  • S 647 Health Care Choice Act of 2015
  • HR 2868 Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2015
  • HR 4469 Health Savings Act of 2016
  • HR 5452 Native American Health Savings Improvement Act
  • S 2499 Health Savings Act of 2016
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 14
 Cosponsors 52
All 52 Republican 34
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Hudson, Richard
North Carolina · Jul 31, 2015
Noem, Kristi
· Jul 31, 2015
Abraham, Ralph
· Jul 29, 2015
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Amodei, Mark E.
Nevada · Jul 29, 2015
GOODLATTE, ROBERT
· Jul 29, 2015
Graves, Tom
· Jul 29, 2015
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Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Jul 28, 2015
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Simpson, Michael K.
Idaho · Jul 28, 2015
Roby, Martha
· Jul 27, 2015
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Foxx, Virginia
North Carolina · Jul 8, 2015
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Kelly, Mike
Pennsylvania · Jun 25, 2015
Ratcliffe, John
· Jun 25, 2015
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Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck"
Tennessee · Jun 24, 2015
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Latta, Robert E.
Ohio · Jun 24, 2015
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Sessions, Pete
Texas · Jun 17, 2015
CULBERSON, JOHN
· Jun 15, 2015
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Allen, Rick W.
Georgia · Jun 10, 2015
ROYCE, ED
· Jun 10, 2015
BARTON, JOE
· Jun 8, 2015
 R
Carter, John R.
Texas · Jun 8, 2015
Hensarling, Jeb
· Jun 8, 2015
JOHNSON, SAM
· Jun 8, 2015
 R
Thompson, Glenn
Pennsylvania · Jun 8, 2015
THORNBERRY, WILLIAM
· Jun 8, 2015
Walker, Mark
· Jun 8, 2015
 R
Westerman, Bruce
Arkansas · Jun 8, 2015
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Williams, Roger
Texas · Jun 8, 2015
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Babin, Brian
Texas · Jun 4, 2015
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Barr, Andy
Kentucky · Jun 4, 2015
Bishop, Mike
· Jun 4, 2015
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Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Jun 4, 2015
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Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"
Georgia · Jun 4, 2015
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Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · Jun 4, 2015
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DesJarlais, Scott
Tennessee · Jun 4, 2015
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Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · Jun 4, 2015
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Harris, Andy
Maryland · Jun 4, 2015
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Hill, J. French
Arkansas · Jun 4, 2015
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Huizenga, Bill
Michigan · Jun 4, 2015
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McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Jun 4, 2015
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McClintock, Tom
California · Jun 4, 2015
Messer, Luke
· Jun 4, 2015
Pittenger, Robert
· Jun 4, 2015
Rothfus, Keith
· Jun 4, 2015
 R
Rouzer, David
North Carolina · Jun 4, 2015
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Scalise, Steve
Louisiana · Jun 4, 2015
 R
Scott, Austin
Georgia · Jun 4, 2015
 R
Stutzman, Marlin A.
Indiana · Jun 4, 2015
 R
Wagner, Ann
Missouri · Jun 4, 2015
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Walberg, Tim
Michigan · Jun 4, 2015
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Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Jun 4, 2015
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2653: American Health Care Reform Act of 2015. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-2653/
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"H.R. 2653: American Health Care Reform Act of 2015." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-2653/.
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