Wednesday, October 16, 2013

What was the bill number that passed?

I think I've got it: 

The baseline bill was HR 2775 (click here)

SUMMARY AS OF:
7/22/2013--Introduced.


Declares that no premium tax credits or reductions in cost-sharing for the purchase of qualified health benefit plans under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) shall be allowed before the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) certifies to Congress that there is a program in place, consistent with PPACA requirements, that verifies the household income and coverage requirements of individuals applying for such credits and cost-sharing reduction.

The primary bill HR 2775 carries the Amendment that returns function to the USA government. The primary bill is above and the amendment is below.

Amendment No. 2004 

Text of Continuing Funding Resolution (click here)

Under Section 114 There is $1.25 billion added to the Social Security Administration. 

The is language that allow provides back pay to all those furloughed.

The law also returns monies to the States if any funds were paid for what is usually the burden of the federal government.

I haven't read all of the bill yet.

I don't trust Congress. This stunt was exactly the same as 2011, but, enhanced with a shutdown and fiscal debt limit. Part of what I was looking for was this PROCESS that was to begin to bring about a bill for January and February. I was interested in knowing if that process was going to be part of this bill. It doesn't appear to be. 

I have appointments tomorrow late morning so I am going to return to sleep for now. I need address an open letter to Harry Reid first.