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S.968: Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2015
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 16, 2015
- Latest Major Action April 16, 2015
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
20 (15 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2015 Directs the Commissioner of Social Security, for purposes of determining cognitive, behavioral, and physical disability under titles II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) and XVI (Supplemental Security Income) of the Social Security Act (SSAct), to amend specified Listings of Impairments by providing medical and evaluation criteria for Huntington's Disease. Amends SSAct title II to waive...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 16, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| April 16, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) |