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- H.R.5465
H.R.5465: Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2006
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced May 24, 2006
- Latest Major Action June 23, 2006
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
36 (28 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Comprehensive Cancer Care Improvement Act of 2006 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of comprehensive cancer care planning services. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a two-year demonstration project for Medicare payment for comprehensive cancer care symptom management services furnished by an eligible entity in accordance with a described plan. Directs the Secretary...
(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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| May 24, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Lois Capps (D-Calif.) |