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H.R.1495: Access to Prescription Medications in Medicare Act of 1999
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced April 20, 1999
- Latest Major Action June 8, 1999
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
91 (91 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Access to Prescription Medications in Medicare Act of 1999 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to provide for coverage of certain covered outpatient prescription drugs (including insulin) and biological products, including those that are also prescribable but are available over-the-counter, under Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) for enrolled part B beneficiaries.(Sec. 3) Establishes and outlines...
(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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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| April 20, 1999 |
Introduced in the House by Pete Stark (D-Calif.) |