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- H.R.2531
H.R.2531: Puerto Rico Medicare Part B Equality Act of 2017
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 18, 2017
- Latest Major Action May 31, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 18, 2017
Bill Summary
Puerto Rico Medicare Part B Equality Act of 2017 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to automatically enroll eligible residents of Puerto Rico in Medicare's medical insurance program. Under current law, automatic enrollment applies to eligible residents of the United States, excluding Puerto Rico.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 31, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| May 19, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| May 18, 2017 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| May 18, 2017 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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| May 18, 2017 |
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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| May 18, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Jenniffer González-Colón (R-Puerto Rico) |