H.R.800: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the governing boards of Medicare national accrediting entities have public representation and have public meetings as a condition of recognizing their accreditation under the Medicare Program.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
  • Introduced Feb. 13, 1997
  • Latest Major Action Oct. 13, 1998

Bill Summary

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to require Medicare national accrediting organizations to have governing boards with public representation and meetings open to the public.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Feb. 13, 1997

Introduced in the House by Pete Stark (D-Calif.)

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