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H.R.685: Social Security and Medicare Improved Burn Injury Treatment Access Act of 2007
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced Jan. 24, 2007
- Latest Major Action Jan. 30, 2007
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
33 (23 Democrats, 11 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Social Security and Medicare Improved Burn Injury Treatment Access Act of 2007 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to direct the Commissioner of Social Security to waive the application of the five-month Social Security disability waiting period in cases of individuals with disabling burn injuries. Eliminates the 24-month Medicare disability waiting period in cases of individuals...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Jan. 24, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Richard E. Neal (D-Mass.) |