Providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 863) impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 485) to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment determinations under Federal health care programs.
Impact
If passed, House Resolution 996 would pave the way for significant discussions around the impeachment of a high-ranking official, which could influence public perception of the current administration and deepen partisan divides. Additionally, the resolution allows for the consideration of legislation aimed at modifying federal healthcare payment determinations related to quality-adjusted life years, indicating potential shifts in how healthcare is managed under federal programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. The implications of these legislative movements could resonate throughout state laws and healthcare policies.
Summary
House Resolution 996 was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to facilitate the consideration of several key resolutions, including one that impeaches Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors. The resolution outlines procedural guidelines for the debate and voting on this controversial impeachment resolution, signaling a critical moment in the ongoing political tensions concerning the federal administration's management of homeland security matters. This bill serves as a procedural vehicle for delineating how the House will address significant impeachment actions and related legislative measures.
Sentiment
The sentiment around HR996 reflects the sharply divided views within Congress. Supporters of the impeachment resolution view it as a necessary action against poor governance and accountability, while opponents see it as a politically motivated attack lacking substantiated grounds. The discussions surrounding the healthcare amendment also draw mixed reactions, with advocates highlighting the importance of fair healthcare access and opponents worrying about limiting healthcare options under federal programs. Overall, the atmosphere surrounding the bill is characterized by heightened emotional investment from various political factions.
Contention
Notable points of contention include the constitutional grounds for impeachment and the implications of modifying healthcare payment strategies at the federal level. Critics of HR996 argue the impeachment effort targets Mayorkas without sufficient justification, perceiving it as an attempt to undermine the current administration for partisan gain. Additionally, discussions around the healthcare provisions underscore disagreements over how to assess health outcomes and determine federal funding priorities, which could fundamentally alter existing healthcare provisions and rights at both the federal and state levels.
Related
Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023 This bill prohibits all federal health care programs, including the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, and federally funded state health care programs (e.g., Medicaid) from using prices that are based on quality-adjusted life years (i.e., measures that discount the value of a life based on disability) to determine relevant thresholds for coverage, reimbursements, or incentive programs.
A resolution to provide for related procedures concerning the articles of impeachment against Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security.
A resolution to provide for related procedures concerning the articles of impeachment against Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security.
A joint resolution to provide for related procedures concerning the articles of impeachment against Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security.
A joint resolution to provide for related procedures concerning the articles of impeachment against Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security.
Campaign finance: contributions and expenditures; provision related to officeholders raising funds when facing a recall; modify, and require candidate to establish a separate account used for recall purposes. Amends secs. 3, 11, 12, 21, 24 & 52 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.203 et seq.) & adds sec. 21b.
Campaign finance: contributions and expenditures; funds donated to a candidate for recall efforts; require candidate to establish a separate account used for recall purposes. Amends secs. 3, 11, 12, 21, 24 & 52 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.203 et seq.) & adds sec. 21b.
A concurrent resolution recognizing wild rice as sacred and central to the culture and health of Indigenous Peoples in Minnesota and critical to the health and identity of all Minnesota citizens and ecosystems and establishing a commitment to passing legislation to protect wild rice and the freshwater resources upon which it depends.