Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 3103) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve portability and continuity of health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets, to combat waste, fraud, and abuse in health insurance and health care delivery, to promote the use of medical savings accounts, to improve access to long-term care services and coverage, to simplify the administration of health insurance, and for other purposes.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 27, 1996

Sets forth the modified closed rule for the consideration of H.R. 3103 (health insurance coverage, health care fraud and abuse prevention, tax-related health provisions, revenue offsets).

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Goss, Porter J. [R-FL-14] · R–FL

Committees

Rules Committee

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Legislative record

Actions

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Mar 28, 1996
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 28, 1996
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Mar 28, 1996
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Mar 28, 1996
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 186 (Roll no. 103).
House roll call 103 · Individual votes
Mar 28, 1996
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Mar 28, 1996
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3029-3045)
Mar 27, 1996
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 201.
Mar 27, 1996
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3103 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit. Providing for the consideration of the bill in the House. Specified amendments are in order. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of H.R. 3160, modified by the amendment specified in part 1 of the report accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted. All points of order against the bill, as amended, and against its consideration (except those arising under sec. 425(a) of the Budget Act) shall be waived. It shall be in order to consider the amendment specified in part 2 of the report accompanying this resolution if offered by the Minority Leader, debatable for 1 hour. The yeas and nays shall be considered as ordered on the question of passage of the bill and on any conference report theron. Clause 5(c) of r...
Mar 27, 1996
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-501, by Mr. Goss.
Mar 27, 1996
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-501, by Mr. Goss.
Mar 27, 1996
Introduced in House

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Engrossed in House · Mar 28, 1996 Formatted Text PDF
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Related bills identified by Congress.gov

HR 3103 · Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996

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Analyze H.Res.392 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.392, 104th Congress: Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 3103) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve portability and continuity of health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets, to combat waste, fraud, and abuse in health insurance and health care delivery, to promote the use of medical savings accounts, to improve access to long-term care services and coverage, to simplify the administration of health insurance, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-resolution/392

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1996-03-28.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hres392/BILLS-104hres392eh.htm

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Analyze H.Res.392 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.392, 104th Congress: Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 3103) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve portability and continuity of health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets, to combat waste, fraud, and abuse in health insurance and health care delivery, to promote the use of medical savings accounts, to improve access to long-term care services and coverage, to simplify the administration of health insurance, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-resolution/392

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1996-03-28.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hres392/BILLS-104hres392eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:26:22Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.392 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.Res.392, 104th Congress: Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 3103) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve portability and continuity of health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets, to combat waste, fraud, and abuse in health insurance and health care delivery, to promote the use of medical savings accounts, to improve access to long-term care services and coverage, to simplify the administration of health insurance, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-resolution/392

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1996-03-28.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hres392/BILLS-104hres392eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:26:22Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.392 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss H.Res.392, 104th Congress: Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 3103) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve portability and continuity of health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets, to combat waste, fraud, and abuse in health insurance and health care delivery, to promote the use of medical savings accounts, to improve access to long-term care services and coverage, to simplify the administration of health insurance, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-resolution/392

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1996-03-28.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hres392/BILLS-104hres392eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:26:22Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.392 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.