Rep. Doggett Introduces Bill to Amend Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 6532) to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act "to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a special enrollment period during the COVID-19 emergency period and to carry out outreach and educational activities."

The bill was introduced on April 17 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Susan Wild, D-Pa., and Cheri Bustos, D-Ill. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

For more information, Rep. Lloyd Doggett, 2307 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4865; or in the district offices at 217 W. Travis St., San Antonio, TX 78205; 210/704-1080; 300 E. 8th St., Ste. 763, Austin, TX 78701; 512/916-5921.

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