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- H.R.2172
H.R.2172: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the matching requirement for a territory to use specially allocated Federal funds for Medicare covered part D drugs for low-income individuals.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 9, 2019
- Latest Major Action April 10, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
2 (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 9, 2019
Bill Summary
This bill establishes a Federal Medical Assistance Percentage of 100% with respect to a U.S. territory's use of specified federal funds to provide covered drugs to low-income individuals who are eligible for the Medicare prescription drug benefit.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 10, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| April 9, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| April 9, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Jenniffer González-Colón (R-Puerto Rico) |