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H.R.646: Federal Acupuncture Coverage Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 22, 2009
- Latest Major Action Jan. 23, 2009
- See the ten similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
37 (32 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Federal Acupuncture Coverage Act of 2009 - 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 Oversight 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 Oversight and Government Reform
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Jan. 22, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Maurice D. Hinchey (D-N.Y.) |