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S.1536: Early Detection and Prevention of Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Nov. 13, 1997
- Latest Major Action Nov. 13, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (3 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Early Detection and Prevention of Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases Act of 1997 - Amends the Public Health Service Act and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan, and an insurer offering group coverage, to include coverage for bone mass measurement for individuals who: (1) are estrogen-deficient women at clinical risk for osteoporosis; (2) have vertebral abnormalities; (3) are receiving...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
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| Nov. 13, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by Robert G. Torricelli (D-N.J.) |