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- H.R.1128
H.R.1128: Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 19, 1997
- Latest Major Action Aug. 5, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (19 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 1997 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to prescribe frequency and payment limits under Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) for screening fecal-occult blood tests, flexible sigmoidoscopies, barium enemas, and colonoscopy.
(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.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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See H.R.2015.
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| March 19, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Alcee L. Hastings (D-Fla.) |