Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability".

House Joint Resolution

H.J.Res. 123

119th Congress

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability".

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Emilia Sykes

D - OH

Cosponsors

34

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This joint resolution uses the Congressional Review Act to disapprove a CMS rule titled "Marketplace Integrity and Affordability" that affects ACA health insurance marketplaces. If passed, the rule would be voided and have no legal effect.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This joint resolution uses the Congressional Review Act to disapprove a CMS rule titled "Marketplace Integrity and Affordability" that affects ACA health insurance marketplaces. If passed, the rule would be voided and have no legal effect.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Uses Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn executive agency rule
Targets CMS rule published June 25, 2025 affecting ACA marketplaces
Would nullify the "Marketplace Integrity and Affordability" regulations
Reflects congressional pushback on ACA implementation changes
Requires simple majority passage in both chambers

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Affects millions enrolled in ACA marketplace plans, health insurers participating in exchanges, and state-based marketplace administrators. If successful, preserves prior marketplace rules and prevents the Trump administration from implementing changes to enrollment verification and subsidy eligibility.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

123, 119th Congress (2025). "Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hjres-123