S.J.Res. 197: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".
Sponsor
Tammy Baldwin
Democrat · WI
What S.J.Res. 197 does
S.J.Res. 197 would overturn a rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services titled "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program". If it became law, the rule would have no force or effect.
SJRES197 Legislative Journey
Failed
Sep 29, 2026
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 251. (consideration: CR S5139-5140)
Committee Action
Jul 14, 2026
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Committee Action
Jun 17, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
About the Sponsor
Tammy Baldwin
Democrat, WI · 27 years in Congress
Committees: Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Appropriations
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Cosponsors (15)
This bill has 15 cosponsors: 14 Democrats, 1 Independent. Cosponsors represent 13 states: Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, and 10 more.
Charles Schumer
Democrat · NY
Ron Wyden
Democrat · OR
Edward Markey
Democrat · MA
Patty Murray
Democrat · WA
Angela Alsobrooks
Democrat · MD
Angus King
Independent · ME
Ben Luján
Democrat · NM
Michael Bennet
Democrat · CO
Jeanne Shaheen
Democrat · NH
Jeff Merkley
Democrat · OR
John Hickenlooper
Democrat · CO
Mark Warner
Democrat · VA
Committee Sponsors
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
4 of 21 committee members cosponsored
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S.J.Res. 197 Quick Facts
- Committee
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Chamber
- Senate
- Policy
- Health
- Introduced
- Jun 17, 2026
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 251. (consideration: CR S5139-5140)
Sep 29, 2026
S.J.Res. 197 Bill Text
“Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program”.”
Source: U.S. Government Publishing Office
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