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H.R.3371: Puerto Rico Health Care Fairness, Accountability, and Beneficiary Access Act of 2019
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced June 19, 2019
- Latest Major Action June 20, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (7 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - June 19, 2019
Bill Summary
Puerto Rico Health Care Fairness, Accountability, and Beneficiary Access Act of 2019 This bill alters certain funding and payment mechanisms, and establishes several requirements, for Puerto Rico's Medicaid program. Among other changes, the bill increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 55% to 83% through FY2029; beginning in FY2030, the FMAP must be calculated in the same manner as for states (i.e., based on per capita...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 20, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| June 19, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| June 19, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Nydia M. Velázquez (D-N.Y.) |