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H.R. 4119

Health Care Access and Availability Act of 2000

Health Care Access and Availability Act of 2000 - States that the constitutional authority upon which this Act rests is the power of Congress to regulate commerce.

Amends the Public Health Service Act to allow health benefits coverage through individual membership associations (IMAs). Sets forth IMA requirements, including that the IMA be an organization operated under the direction of an association and that IMA health benefits coverage only be provided through contracts with health insurance issuers. Requires IMAs to include a minimum of two health insurance coverage options.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

Rep. Shadegg, John B. [R-AZ-4](R-AZ)Sponsor
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  1. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  2. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  3. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House