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- H.R.4399
H.R.4399: Protecting Medicare Beneficiaries' Informed Choice Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Nov. 18, 2005
- Latest Major Action April 25, 2006
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (2 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Protecting Medicare Beneficiaries' Informed Choice Act of 2005 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to extend the annual enrollment periods of the Medicare prescription drug benefit program and under the Medicare Advantage program. Suspends Medicare prescription drug late enrollment penalties for two years after the initial enrollment period.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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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, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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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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| Nov. 18, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Michael G. Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) |