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S.J.Res. 197: A joint resolution 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".

119th Congress · introduced 2026-06-17 · Health · Latest: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 251. (consideration: CR S5139-5140)

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A joint resolution 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".

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A joint resolution 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".

Source: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-119sjres197.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/119/sjres>

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Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] · 15 cosponsors

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Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Patty Murray (D-WA), Angela D. Alsobrooks (D-MD), Angus S. King, Jr. (I-ME), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Michael F. Bennet (D-CO), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), John W. Hickenlooper (D-CO), Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)

Sponsor's campaign money: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] reported raising $3.5 million (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

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Words on this page, explained (2)
Joint resolution
In Texas, the type of measure the Legislature uses to propose a constitutional amendment (marked HJR or SJR). The governor does not sign or veto it; the voters decide. In Congress a joint resolution can also be used like a bill. In Florida, a joint resolution passed by three-fifths of the members of each chamber puts a constitutional amendment on the ballot.
Rulemaking
The process agencies use to write regulations that carry out laws passed by Congress or a legislature. Usually an agency publishes a proposed rule, takes public comments, then publishes a final rule.

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Record fed-us-cong119-sjres197 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong119 · updated 2026-11-03 by psicol fed-bills