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H.R.922: Colon Cancer Screening and Prevention Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 13, 1995
- Latest Major Action Feb. 21, 1995
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
71 (60 Democrats, 11 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Colon Cancer Screening and Prevention Act - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to prescribe frequency and payment limits under Medicare part B for screening fecal-occult blood tests, flexible sigmoidoscopies, and colonoscopy.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Commerce
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
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Feb. 13, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.) |