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H.R.1616: Early Treatment for HIV Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 19, 2009
- Latest Major Action March 23, 2009
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
187 (164 Democrats, 24 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Early Treatment for HIV Act of 2009 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to give states the option of providing Medicaid coverage for certain low-income HIV-infected individuals. Provides states taking advantage of this option with an enhanced federal Medicaid match.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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March 19, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Eliot L. Engel (D-N.Y.) |