The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590) was passed last weekend and President Obama signed it into law on March 23, 2010. (Click here to read President Obama’s speech after bill was passed.) Meanwhile, a reconciliation bill (H.R.4872) is before the Senate. If enacted, this bill would change some of the new law’s provisions and extend some of the effective dates.
Click here to read the new law (H.R. 3590).
Click here to read the reconciliation bill (H.R.4872).
What happens now?
USAToday has created an interactive timeline of when provisions will take effect as well as an article about how the bill could affect "nearly all" Americans. Click here to view.
Kaiser Health News (KHN) has an overall article, “The Immediate Effects of the Health Reform Bill." Click here to view.
The Republicans say: "The Fight Isn't Over!"
The New York Times has written an article "Legal and Political Fights Looms for Democrats" outlining the plans the Republicans have to repeal the measure, challenge its constitutionality and coordinate efforts in statehouses to block its implementation. Click here to view.
History of Health Care Legislation in USA
The Associated Press provided this list of the pivotal moments in American health care history. Click here to view.
