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H.R.148: Byron Nash Renal Medullary Carcinoma Awareness Act of 2017
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 3, 2017
- Latest Major Action Jan. 25, 2017
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 3, 2017
Bill Summary
Byron Nash Renal Medullary Carcinoma Awareness Act of 2017 This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to pay states 50% of their costs for providing education on the risk of renal medullary carcinoma to individuals with sickle cell disease. (Renal medullary carcinoma is a rare kidney disease usually found in individuals with the sickle cell trait.)
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 25, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Jan. 3, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Jan. 3, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Al Green (D-Texas) |