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H.R.2639: Medicare Prostate Cancer Screening Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Oct. 8, 1997
- Latest Major Action Nov. 14, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
36 (25 Democrats, 12 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Medicare Prostate Cancer Screening Act of 1997 - Amends the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 to accelerate from January 1, 2000, to January 1, 1998, the effective date for the prostate cancer screening test benefit under the Medicare program.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, 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 Ways and Means
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Referred to House Commerce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
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Oct. 8, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by John P. Murtha (D-Pa.) |