The U.S. House of Representative’s version of health care reform was unveiled today in Washington D.C. by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., The release of the bill, which does not include the most “robust” public option with rates tied to Medicare, is another step in the direction of passage of the health care reform bill that President Barack Obama and Democrats want passed by the end of the year.

Congressmen Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan, both New Mexico Democrats, were on hand for the event.

“This a historic moment for our nation and families. For nearly a century, leaders of every party and political philosophy have fought for health insurance reform,” Pelosi said.

While the most robust public option is not included, the Washington Post reported, “Medicaid eligibility levels to 150 percent of the federal poverty level for all adults, a steeper increase than in earlier drafts.”

The Senate had unveiled its bill earlier this week. The Senate version includes a public option, but also an “opt-out” clause which would allow states to opt out of the public health insurance option.