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- H.R.6739
H.R.6739: Ensuring Seniors' Access to COVID Treatments Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 8, 2020
- Latest Major Action May 8, 2020
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 8, 2020
Bill Summary
Ensuring Seniors' Access to COVID Treatments Act This bill requires prescription drug plans under Medicare and Medicare Advantage to cover drugs that are approved to treat COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) without cost-sharing during the public health emergency.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 8, 2020 |
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 8, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Sean Casten (D-Ill.) |