H.R.7217: IMPROVE Act

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about health
  • Introduced Dec. 6, 2018
  • Latest Major Action Dec. 12, 2018

Bill Versions

Bill Summary

Improving Medicaid Programs and Opportunities for Eligible Beneficiaries Act or the IMPROVE Act This bill establishes a state Medicaid option to provide for medical assistance with respect to coordinated care provided through a health home (i.e., a designated provider or team of health-care professionals) for children with medically complex conditions. States must determine payment methodologies in accordance with specified requirements;...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 5 statements associated with H.R.7217.

Congressional Budget Office Estimate

The Congressional Budget Office has produced a cost estimate for H.R.7217.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Dec. 12, 2018
Received in the Senate.
Dec. 11, 2018

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 11 (Roll no. 428).

Dec. 11, 2018
Considered as unfinished business.
Dec. 11, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: H10043-10052 ; text: H10043-10047)
Dec. 11, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec. 11, 2018
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Dec. 11, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7217.
Dec. 11, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Dec. 11, 2018
Mr. Barton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec. 11, 2018

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 11 (Roll no. 428). (text: H10043-10047)

Dec. 11, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: H10043-10052)
Dec. 6, 2018
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.
Dec. 6, 2018

Introduced in the House by Joe L. Barton (R-Texas)

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