Senators Push Bill Stripping Employer Mandate, House To Vote On Full ACA Repeal

Senate Finance Chair Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and health committee Chair Lamar Alexander (R-TN) introduced legislation Thursday (Jan. 29) that would fully repeal the health law's employer mandate, which requires firms with 50 or more full-time employees to provide minimum coverage or pay a fine. Meanwhile, Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-AL) announced that the House will vote next week on his bill to fully repeal the law and require the committees of jurisdiction to come up with “an alternative, patient-centered solution.” “This...