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H.R.818: Federal Acupuncture Coverage Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Feb. 15, 2005
- Latest Major Action March 14, 2005
- See the ten similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
51 (44 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Federal Acupuncture Coverage Act of 2005 - Amends part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act and Federal civil service law relating to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program to cover qualified acupuncturist services.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Government Reform, 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 House Government Reform
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Feb. 15, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Maurice D. Hinchey (D-N.Y.) |