Senate committee approves amendment to EMPOWER for Health Act
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The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions has approved a version of the EMPOWER for Health Act. This version includes an amendment in the nature of a substitute, which is a formal way of saying the committee replaced the original text with a new, different version of the bill before sending it forward.
Why it matters: This matters because it shows the bill has gained enough support to move out of committee, though its actual content may have changed significantly due to the substitute amendment.
Who it affects
- People seeking specific health benefits or services mentioned in the text
This information comes from Congress.gov regarding the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; readers should review the actual bill text to see exactly what the new amendment changed.
Agency: Senate
Source: Congress.gov — read the official document