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MO HR99
Resolution
Status
1/15/2015
Primary Sponsor
Mike Moon
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AI Summary
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Missouri House Resolution urging the state's Congressional delegation to pursue complete repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA/Obamacare), accepting nothing less than full repeal
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Cites Missouri voters' rejection of the ACA through two ballot initiatives: Proposition C in 2010 (prohibiting mandated purchase of health care products) and Proposition E in 2012 (prohibiting state implementation of a health insurance exchange without General Assembly approval)
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References the National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius Supreme Court case, noting four justices found the ACA to be an unconstitutional expansion of federal power
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Claims the ACA affects approximately 1/6 of the economy and has caused health insurance companies to leave the market, consolidating services among fewer providers
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Directs the Chief Clerk to send copies of the resolution to the Speaker of the U.S. House, President of the U.S. Senate, and each member of Missouri's Congressional delegation
Legislative Description
Insists that each member of the Missouri Congressional delegation endeavor and resolve to totally and completely repeal the Affordable Care Act
Last Action
Referred: Select Committee on Social Services(H)
2/19/2015