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H.R.588: Medicare Fairness for Organ Transplant Recipients Act of 2003
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 5, 2003
- Latest Major Action Feb. 14, 2003
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
20 (12 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Medicare Fairness for Organ Transplant Recipients Act of 2003 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of immunosuppressive drugs for Medicare beneficiaries who receive an organ transplant without regard to whether Medicare paid for the transplant (or when the transplant was received).
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 Ways and Means
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
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Feb. 5, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by Steven C. LaTourette (R-Ohio) |