Here are five things to know:
1. The bill places a $250,000 cap on compensation for non-economic charges to the patient.
2. Opponents of the bill include Texas GOP Reps. Ted Poe and Louie Gohmert, who argue the bill violates states rights.
3. Reps. Hank Johnson (D-Wis.) and Jarred Nadler (D-.N.Y.) supported the two Republicans’ stance.
4. The House Judiciary Committee has not rescheduled the markup, and a spokesperson declined to comment on whether Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte knew of conservative opposition prior to the markup meeting.
5. If passed, the bill would reduce spending by nearly $40 billing over 10 years.
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