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- H.R.5019
H.R.5019: Medicare Rx Drug Benefit and Discount Act of 2002
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced June 26, 2002
- Latest Major Action July 16, 2002
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
141 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Medicare Modernization and Prescription Drug Act of 2002 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to add a new part D (Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program) under which each individual who is entitled to benefits under Medicare part A (Hospital Insurance) or eligible to enroll under Medicare part B (Supplemental Medical Insurance) is entitled to obtain qualified prescription drug coverage.Outlines standard...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred, pursuant to the order of the House of June 17, 2002, jointly to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means.
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| June 26, 2002 |
Introduced in the House by Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.) |