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H.R.1002: Medicare Bone Mass Measurement Coverage Standardization Coverage Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 10, 1997
- Latest Major Action March 14, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
83 (64 Democrats, 20 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Medicare Bone Mass Measurement Coverage Standardization Coverage Act of 1997 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for standard national Medicare coverage of bone mass measurements (for early detection of potential osteoporosis).
(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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March 10, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Constance A. Morella (R-Md.) |