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- H.R.1018
H.R.1018: Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 11, 1997
- Latest Major Action March 21, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
45 (36 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Act of 1997 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide coverage under Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) of certain self-administered beta interferons and other drugs and biologicals approved by the Food and Drug Administration for treatment of multiple sclerosis for patients with that disease.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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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 and Environment.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| March 11, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by John J. LaFalce (D-N.Y.) |