B-316048, Applicability of the Congressional Review Act to Letter on State Children's Health Insurance Program, April 17, 2008

B-316048 Apr 17, 2008 Jump To DOWNLOADS RELATED PAGES GAO CONTACTS Highlights Letter issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to state health officials regarding the State Childrens Health Insurance Program is a rule for the purpose of section 251 of the Contract with America Advancement Act of 1996, commonly referred to as the Congressional Review Act. The Congressional Review Act adopts the definition of rule from the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), with some exceptions, and the letter is a rule under the APA and does not fall within any of those exceptions. Accordingly, as provided for in the Congressional Review Act, the letter must be submitted to Congress and the Comptroller General before it can take effect.   Downloads Full Report (19 pages) GAO Contacts Shirley A. Jones Managing Associate General Counsel Office of the General Counsel jonessa@gao.gov Media Inquiries Sarah Kaczmarek Managing Director Office of Public Affairs media@gao.gov Public Inquiries Contact Us Related Pages Related Appropriations Law Related Bid Protests Related Decisions & FAQs Related The Red Book Related Contract Appeals Board Related Federal Vacancies Reform Act Related Congressional Review Act