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S.249: Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 30, 1997
- Latest Major Action May 14, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
26 (16 Democrats, 11 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1997 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Public Health Service Act to require certain group health plans, and health insurance issuers providing coverage under a group plan, to ensure specified minimum coverage regarding: (1) breast cancer mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissections; (2) post-mastectomy breast reconstruction on both breasts; and (3) secondary...
(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 Finance.
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Subcommittee on Health Care. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-917.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Jan. 30, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by Alfonse M. D'Amato (R-N.Y.) |