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House Republicans are introducing new legislation to bring back a rule set under President Donald Trump’s administration that expanded affordable healthcare options for self-employed people and small businesses.

The Trump rule made it easier for small businesses to group together under Association Health Plans (AHP).

AHP applicants do not have to follow all of the same requirements as Obamacare plans.

The lower requirements make AHPs a cheaper alternative.

However, Democrat President Joe Biden’s administration repealed Trump’s Department of Labor Rule in April.

The Biden admin called it an end-run around the Affordable Care Act and its “critical consumer protections.”

A federal judge reached a similar conclusion when striking down Trump’s rule in 2019.

On Tuesday, Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI) is introducing legislation to undo Biden’s action.