The Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 was enacted by the 111th United States Congress, by means of the budget reconciliation process, in order to amend and extend the recently passe
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi signing the bill after it passed in the House of Representatives on March 26, 2010
Affordable Care Act
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The Affordable Care Act, formally the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and informally known as Obamacare, is a landmark U.S. federal statute enacted by the 111th United States Congress and s
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010
…by means of the budget reconciliation process, in order to amend and extend the recently passed legislation expanding healthcare access known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA)(Pub. L. 111–148 (text) (PDF)) (together, the bills implemented a healthcare reform that became known as "Obamacare"). The reconciliation also…
President Obama and White House staff react to the House of Representatives passing the bill on March 21, 2010.
Jim Clyburn and Nancy Pelosi celebrate after the House passes the amended bill on March 21.
President Obama signs the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on March 23, 2010.
John Chafee