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H.R.2969: Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Sept. 20, 2011
- Latest Major Action Sept. 26, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
127 (84 Democrats, 43 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2011 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Benefits) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to extend the months of coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients. Amends SSA title XVIII (Medicare) to make eligible for enrollment in Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance), solely for the purpose of such drug...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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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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Referred for a period ending not later than September 26, 2011, (or for a later time if the Chairman so designates) to the Subcommittee on Health, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the subcommittee concerned.
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Sept. 20, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Michael C. Burgess (R-Texas) |