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- H.R.496
H.R.496: To amend title 5, United States Code, to include medical foods as a specific item for which coverage may be provided under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Jan. 21, 1997
- Latest Major Action Jan. 28, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Summary
Amends Federal civil service law to include under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program medical foods (as defined by the Orphan Drug Act) as a specific supplemental benefit item for which coverage may be provided.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.
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| Jan. 21, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Lynn Woolsey (D-Calif.) |