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- H.R.5612
H.R.5612: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a one-year waiver of budget neutrality adjustments under the Medicare physician fee schedule, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Oct. 19, 2021
- Latest Major Action Oct. 20, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Oct. 19, 2021
Bill Summary
This bill excludes certain adjustments to payments for physician services under Medicare from budget neutrality requirements in FY2022. The bill also rescinds $10 billion of unobligated funds from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 20, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Oct. 19, 2021 |
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Appropriations, 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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| Oct. 19, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Oct. 19, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Michael C. Burgess (R-Texas) |