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- H.R.1457
H.R.1457: Medicare Anti-Fraud Amendments of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced April 24, 1997
- Latest Major Action May 2, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (6 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Medicare Anti-Fraud Amendments of 1997 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: (1) prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from issuing or renewing the provider number of a durable medical equipment supplier unless the supplier provides information on ownership or control interests and a surety bond of up to $50,000; (2) require home health agencies to provide such a surety bond; and (3) authorize application...
(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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| April 24, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Karen L. Thurman (D-Fla.) |