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H.R.1038: Shingles Prevention Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 12, 2009
- Latest Major Action Feb. 13, 2009
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Shingles Prevention Act - Amends part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of the shingles vaccine and its administration.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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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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Feb. 12, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) |