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H.R.418: Breast Cancer Early Detection Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 9, 1997
- Latest Major Action Aug. 5, 1997
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
114 (81 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 33 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Breast Cancer Early Detection Act of 1997 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of an annual screening mammography under Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) for women age 65 or older.
(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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See H.R.2015.
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Jan. 9, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.) |