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- H.J.RES.51
H.J.RES.51: Approving the discontinuation of the process for consideration and automatic implementation of the annual proposal of the Independent Medicare Advisory Board under section 1899A of the Social Security Act.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 31, 2017
- Latest Major Action Feb. 3, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
207 (25 Democrats, 182 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 31, 2017
Bill Summary
This joint resolution initiates the process to terminate the Independent Medicare Advisory Board, which issues annual recommendations for reducing growth in Medicare expenditures. Under current law, the enactment of a such a joint resolution is required in order to terminate the board.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Feb. 3, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Feb. 1, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Jan. 31, 2017 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| Jan. 31, 2017 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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| Jan. 31, 2017 |
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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| Jan. 31, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Phil Roe (R-Tenn.) |