H.J.Res. 27 · Became law

Public Law 117-19

Official title: “Providing for the appointment of Barbara Barrett as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.”

House: without objection · Senate: without objection
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  1. Tammy DuckworthDDemocratIllinois · Senate ·

    Duckworth, Durbin, Illinois Delegation Members Pen Letter to Health Insurance Companies, Seeking Answers About Cost of Republicans’ Inaction on Extending ACA Tax Credits

    “Due to the beneficial impact these enhanced tax credits had for American families, Congress extended them as part of the Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-19) through the end of 2025. The enhanced premium tax credits helped double enrollment in ACA health plans from 11.4 million Americans in 2020 to 24.3 million Americans in 2025.”

    Named by: public law number · Saved October 8, 2026 · Fingerprint a4fab74b4a30c91e

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How it passed

The House passed it without objection on May 20, 2021. No individual votes are recorded.

The Senate passed it without objection on June 10, 2021. No individual votes are recorded.

It became law on June 23, 2021.

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