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- H.R.173
H.R.173: Medicare Fraud Prevention Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 5, 2011
- Latest Major Action Feb. 1, 2011
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Medicare Fraud Prevention Act of 2011 - Amends title XI of the Social Security Act (SSA) to increase civil money penalties, criminal fines, and prison sentences for fraud and abuse under the SSA title XVIII (Medicare) program.Amends SSA title XVIII to increase the amount of the surety bond required for suppliers of durable medical equipment (DME).
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 Ways and Means
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Jan. 5, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Cliff Stearns (R-Fla.) |