Healthcare is heating up with both the House and Senate making moves on this massive undertaking. On July 14, HR 3200, America’s Affordable Health Choices Act, was introduced in the House. This historic legislation which covers a wide swath of health care reforms, programming and spending, has been referred to a number of House Committees for consideration. NAR is monitoring the legislation’s progress very closely. The Ways and Means Committee passed the bill on July 17, with all Republicans and three Democrats opposing. This vote signals the potential close vote when the legislation moves to the full House.
Meanwhile, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee passed its version of healthcare legislation on July 15, on a party line vote. The Senate Finance Committee is expected to introduce their version of a healthcare bill this week, with consideration to follow shortly after.
NAR’s policy staff is currently reviewing the 1,000-plus pages of HR 3200 and is drafting a fact sheet for members. There’s a lot out there right now about healthcare, and many different positions and commentary. Visit www.realtor.org/healthreform for more information.
