On November 7, 2009, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, by a vote of 220-215.
The three panels with jurisdiction over health policy in the House have been working together as one committee to develop a single bill that fulfills President Obama's goals of reducing health care costs, protecting and increasing consumers' choices, and guaranteeing access to quality, affordable health care for all Americans.
** Please visit the updated Health Care Reform page for information relating to current health reform legislation.
Documents
CBO Score and Analysis
- Updated Estimated Budgetary and Insurance Coverage Effects of H.R. 3962, Incorporating the Manager’s Amendment, November 6, 2009
- CBO Cost Estimate for H.R. 3962, incorporating the Nov. 3 Manager's Amendment, November 5, 2009
- CBO Analysis of Subsidies to and Payments by Enrollees in Insurance Exchanges Under the Affordable Health Care for America Act, November 2, 2009
- CBO Score, October 29, 2009
Support
Press
- House Makes History on Health Reform, November 7, 2009
- Chairman Waxman’s Floor Statement On H.R. 3962, November 7, 2009
- Chairman Waxman’s Statement On Health Economists’ Letter, November 6, 2009
- Statement of Administration Policy on H.R. 3962, November 6, 2009
- MIT Analysis Confirms That H.R. 3962 Will Deliver Substantial Savings, November 3, 2009
- CBO Affirms H.R. 3962 Will Control Costs, Lower Premiums, November 2, 2009
- Joint Press Release Announcing Unveiling of New Bill, October 29, 2009
- House Leaders Unveil Reform to Medicare Payments for Physicians, October 29, 2009
Fact Sheets
Giving Americans Peace of Mind
Improving Quality of Care for Every American
Strengthening Medicare and Medicaid
Employers & Small Businesses
Controlling Costs
Hearings and Markups
- Full Committee Markup, Day 1
- Full Committee Markup, Day 2
- Full Committee Markup, Day 3
- Full Committee Markup, Day 4
- Full Committee Markup, Day 5
- Full Committee Markup, September 23, 2009
- Comprehensive Health Reform Discussion Draft, Day 1
- Comprehensive Health Reform Discussion Draft, Day 2, Part 1
- Comprehensive Health Reform Discussion Draft, Day 2, Part 2
- Other Subcommittee on Health Hearings
- Subcommittee on Oversight Hearings
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