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Background About Equal Access to COBRA Act
The bill was introduced to the house by former rep. Anthony Weiner on March 10, 2011. Anthony Weiner resigned due to sexual assault charges and the bill is now represented by rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA). On March 10, 2011 the bill was introduced to the Senate, by Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA).

About the Bill
COBRA is an acronym for Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act. The Equal Access to COBRA Act gives health care coverage to same-sex couples, and LGBTQ families only for a limited time after their employment has expired.