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- H.R.2681
H.R.2681: Making Affordable Prescriptions Available for Seniors Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Oct. 21, 1997
- Latest Major Action Oct. 11, 1998
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
20 (19 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Making Affordable Prescriptions Available for Seniors Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish a program of pharmacy assistance for persons at least 65 years old with no pharmacy benefits from an insurance policy supplemental to title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act or coverage from any third party payor and whose income is under a specified level. Allows an annual enrollment fee (of not over $15) and deductibles....
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
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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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| Oct. 21, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Patrick J. Kennedy (D-R.I.) |