After a closed-door luncheon Tuesday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Republicans are closing in on an ACA repeal proposal, according to The Hill.
Here are four things to know about the meeting and the Senate's progress on healthcare reform.
1. The Senate GOP's working group on healthcare presented an early draft of the bill in a closed-door meeting Tuesday, Politico reported. This version allots more funds for tax subsidies than the House-passed American Health Care Act, according to the report.
2. The meeting also involved a discussion of more divisive policy decisions. These policy items included how to reduce premiums and how to approach Medicaid expansion, according to Politico. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., told Bloomberg senators are discussing a softer rollback of Medicaid expansion that extends beyond 2020.
3. Though some Republicans are doubtful legislation will be ready soon, GOP leaders plan to have a bill ready between the July 4 and August recesses, according to The Hill. Sources told Politico a draft could be ready as soon as the end of this week.
4. Republicans plan to pass their healthcare plan through the budget reconciliation process, which requires only a simple majority vote to pass. This means they need to whip at least 50 votes, according to The Hill. Republicans hold 52 seats in the Senate.
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