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S.1798: Medicare Do Not Call Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Sept. 29, 2005
- Latest Major Action Sept. 29, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Medicare Do Not Call Act - Prohibits a Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) sponsor offering a prescription drug plan from conducting outbound call telemarketing to solicit enrollment into such a plan. Amends title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for criminal penalties for fraudulent telemarketing acts or practices. Provides for increased funding for state health insurance counseling and assistance programs. Directs the Secretary of Health...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Sept. 29, 2005 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jon Stevens Corzine (D-N.J.) |