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S.1961: Improving the Treatment of the U.S. Territories Under Federal Health Programs Act of 2015
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Aug. 5, 2015
- Latest Major Action Aug. 5, 2015
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Improving the Treatment of the U.S. Territories Under Federal Health Programs Act of 2015 This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSAct) to: (1) terminate limitations on general Medicaid funding, as well as the specific federal medical assistance percentage, for U.S. territories; (2) extend to additional U.S. territories the authority to waive or modify certain Medicaid requirements; and (3) establish a formula for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Aug. 5, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Aug. 5, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) |