The House Energy and Commerce Committee passed a bill Thursday to exempt insurance agents' commissions from the medical loss ratio calculation in President Obama's Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
The 26-14 vote most fell along party lines, with the exception of Rep. John Barrow, D-Ga., who's sponsoring the bill along with Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich.
Republicans supported the bill, saying it would protect the jobs of agents and brokers, while Democrats argue it would weaken an important consumer protection. The bill, H.R. 1206, was introduced last March.
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