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H.R.2578: Medicare for the 21st Century Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced June 24, 2003
- Latest Major Action July 2, 2003
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Medicare for the 21st Century Act - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to add a new part D (Voluntary Medicare Outpatient Prescription Drug Discount and Security Program). Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a Medicare Outpatient Prescription Drug Discount and Security Program under which an eligible beneficiary who voluntarily enrolls in such program is provided: (1) access to negotiated...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and 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 Energy and 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.
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| June 24, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by Richard M. Burr (R-N.C.) |