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S.J.RES.16: A joint resolution 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 Feb. 1, 2017
- Latest Major Action Feb. 1, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Feb. 1, 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)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 1, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Feb. 1, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) |