Last Updated: March 21, 2010 - Click here to return to Information on the New Health Care Law
This page remains intact to preserve the history of the debate on and different versions of health care reform.
To read about my thoughts on health care reform in general, please visit my Health Care Issue Page.
To read information about the new health care law, please click here.
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Latest News:
On Sunday, March 21st, Democrats passed the Senate health care bill and a reconciliation package with bipartisan opposition. Read Congressman Davis’ press release on the issue.
Click here to watch Congressman Davis’ thoughts on the House floor during debate on health care.
You can read more about the reconciliation process by clicking here. You can also sign-up for my e-mail newsletter for alerts on health care and other issues.
The Ways and Means Committee has produced a chronological timeline of the major provisions in the health care reform package. You can also review a separate timeline prepared by Republican Whip Eric Cantor's office that is divided by subject.
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On Thursday, March 18th, Democrat leaders released text of their reconciliation bill. You can read the bill text and summary below, as well as prior versions of the bill and House Republicans’ comprehensive health care reform bill.
A vote is expected to occur on the afternoon of Sunday, March 21st. Democrats have said they are going to pass the Senate-version of health care bill through what’s been referred to as “the Slaughter Solution,” where the bill will be “deemed” to have passed. Then, the House will take up the reconciliation bill that contains a number of major changes to the Senate bill.
Click here to watch a video of my thoughts on this procedural gimmick while on the House floor on Wednesday, March 17th. Share your thoughts on this situation.
You can read more about the reconciliation process by clicking here. This page will be updated as we get new information. You can also sign-up for my e-mail newsletter for alerts on health care and other issues.
Reconciliation Bill
1. Text
2. Summary
Senate Democrats' Health Care Bill (H.R. 3590)
- Text of the Bill
- Text of Senator Reid's Manager's Amendment
- Summary from the Senate Republican Communications Center
Democrat Health Care Bill (H.R. 3962)
1. Text of the Bill
2. Text of the Manager's Amendment
More information will be posted as it becomes available.
- Read about Eleven Alarming Tax Issues in Speaker Pelosi's Health Care Package
- Read the Ways & Means Report on how the Health Care Package expands the power of the IRS
- Massachusetts' Treasurer Warns adopting a Massachusetts type Health Care reform could "wipe out" our economy
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On November 4th, House Republicans released our alternative health care reform legislation, the Common Sense Health Care Reform and Affordability Act (H.R. 4038). The Common Sense Health Care Reform and Affordability Act includes smart, fiscally responsible reforms to lower health care costs and increase access to health coverage.
H.R. 4038 would allow Americans to buy insurance across State lines, encourage innovative solutions within individual States, prevents insurance companies from unjustly cancelling coverage or instituting lifetime spending caps and puts an end to lawsuit abuse.
The Common Sense Health Care Reform and Affordability Act (H.R. 4038)
- Summary of the Bill
- Text of the Bill
View a side-by-side analysis of Speaker Pelosi's bill (H.R. 3962) and Republicans' Common Sense Health Care Reform and Affordability Act.
Speaker Pelosi's 1,990 page health care legislation was released on October 29th and is accompanied by a 13-page bill (H.R. 3961) to repeal the sustainable growth rate caps on Medicare spending, better known as the "doc fix." Click here to read H.R. 3961.
Click here to read Speaker Pelosi's previous health care reform legislation, the America's Affordable Health Choices Act (H.R. 3200).
If you would like to share your views on health care reform with Congressman Davis, take his survey by clicking here. To learn more about the health care debate, visit the Health Care Issue Page.
The following chart demonstrates the savings that can be obtained through the Republican alternative health care reform legislation (H.R. 4038). Read a full explanation and see a larger image of the chart here.
Latest News:
More changes to the latest health care legislation are anticipated in the coming days, so check back often for updates...
February 22, 2010
President Obama Unveils New Health Care Proposal
December 24, 2009
Senate Passes Deeply Flawed Health Care Bill
December 21, 2009
Senate Democrats Press Forward with Government Takeover of Health Care
November 30, 2009:
Senate begins debate of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's health care bill. Read the full bill text here.
November 7, 2009:
Congressman Davis Rejects Democrats’ Trillion-Dollar Government Takeover of Health Care
November 7, 2009:
118 New Federal Agencies, Programs and Commissions Created in H.R. 3962 - See the Chart Here
November 7, 2009:
Video: Congressman Davis Urges Colleagues to Vote Down Government Takeover of Health Care
November 6, 2009:
UNCHECKED POWER: Pelosi’s Command & Control Government Takeover of Health Care Creates Super-Bureaucrat with Unprecedented Authority
November 6, 2009:
CBO Data Confirms Republican Health Care Reforms Deliver Across The Board Savings
November 6, 2009:
View a side-by-side analysis of Speaker Pelosi's bill (H.R. 3962) and the Republican alternative health care reform legislation
November 5, 2009:
Photo Album: House Call on Congress
November 5, 2009:
Health Care Debate Update: Republicans Release Common-Sense Health Care Reform, Thousands Gather on the Capitol Steps to Oppose Speaker Pelosi’s Health Bill
November 5, 2009:
Fox News: GOP Health Care Bill Delivers Lower Premiums than Democrats' Plan
November 4, 2009:
Top Ten Tax Increases Included in H.R. 3962 (updated to reflect Manager's Amendment)
November 3, 2009:
Democrats release the Manager's Amendment for H.R. 3962
The Manager's Amendment was released late on the night of November 3rd. It is 42 pages and makes a number of changes to H.R. 3962.
November 3, 2009:
Video: Congressman Davis Speaks Out Against H.R. 3962 on House Floor
November 3, 2009:
House GOP Launches New Website to Expose Truth About Speaker Pelosi’s Health Care Bill
November 3, 2009:
Congressman Davis releases new weekly column about H.R. 3962
November 1, 2009:
The Wall Street Journal calls H.R. 3962 "The Worst Bill Ever"
October 30, 2009:
Reading Between the Lines: What the Democrats are Trying to Hide About the Pelosi Health Care Bill
October 29, 2009:
Conference One Page: Reading Guide -- Pelosi Health Care Bill
