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S.2553: Screening Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Very Efficiently Act of 2004
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced June 21, 2004
- Latest Major Action June 21, 2004
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (5 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Screening Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Very Efficiently Act of 2004 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of screening ultrasound for abdominal aortic aneurysms. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a national education and information campaign to promote awareness among health care practitioners and the general public with respect to the importance of early...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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June 21, 2004 |
Introduced in the Senate by Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.) |