Welcome to the National Restaurant Association's Health Care Resource Center
Legislative Update: On December 24, 2009 the Senate passed H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, by a vote of 60-39. On March 21, 2010, the House passed the same bill by a vote of 219-212. President Obama signed the bill into law (PL 111-148) on March 23, 2010.
On March 21st, the House also passed H.R. 4872, the Reconciliation Act of 2010, by a vote of 220-211. This bill made modifications to PL 111-148. The Senate slightly amended the bill and passed it on March 25, 2010 by a vote of 56-43. Later that evening, the House passed H.R. 4872 as modified by the Senate by a vote of 220-207. The President is expected to sign H.R. 4872 into law the week of March 29th.
What is Reconciliation?
Recent Updates
House Reconciliation Health Care Bill -H.R. 4872 - The Reconciliation Act of 2010
House Reconciliation Health Care Bill Summary- H.R. 4872 - Section-by-Section Summary
CBO Score- H.R. 4872 - The Reconciliation Act of 2010
Memo from Chairman Mike Gibbons to NRA Board of Directors - March 15, 2010
Description of the Reconciliation Process
A Message from the CEO of the National Restaurant Association
Dawn Sweeney, President & CEO, National Restaurant Association
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Based on recent legislative developments, the National Restaurant Association's officers and members of our Executive Committee unanimously decided to actively oppose the current health care reform legislation before Congress.
Beginning immediately, we are activating our members, generating calls and letters to Congress, and making our voices heard through the media. Chairman Mike Gibbons sent a memo to the board in which he stated, “While, with your support, our consistent and committed efforts over the past year have led to the inclusion of a penalty-free treatment for part-time employees, a 90-day penalty-free waiting period, ERISA provisions for multi-state operators, and progress on the definition of a full-time employee, the current legislation significantly weakens the small business exemption, imposes severe administrative burdens, and includes extremely onerous penalties for full-time employees. As a whole, the bill is unacceptable and must be actively resisted.” Chairman Michael Gibbons' memo can be read in its entirety here.
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We are broadcasting our opposition to the health care reform package and encouraging our industry to speak out against it. Further updates will be broadcast on Twitter, Facebook, and the NRA Leaders’ Blog. We will be working until the vote to urge lawmakers to oppose the bill. We are all in agreement that this is the time to take this stand.
Thank you again for your active participation and support.
Media Spotlight
Restaurant Association Issues a Statement on Health Care Reform Bills - 12/20/09
Restaurant association takes a seat at the table - 12/8/09
Get an in-depth look at what the Association is doing on Capitol Hill and beyond in Politico, the dominant national news Web site. The article discusses the changes the Association has made to make it more relevant in public policy circles and more effective for members in a changing regulatory environment. Read the article.
Restaurants and Institutions - 12/9/09
'Support Dawn Sweeney and the National Restaurant Association in Health Care '
An industry expert says every member of the restaurant industry, from the entry-level dish-machine operator to the CEO of the billion-dollar chain, should call or send a note of support to Dawn Sweeney of the National Restaurant Association for their efforts to take a positive role in the national healthcare debate. Here’s why.
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