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H.R.6007: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the expansion of coverage of vaccines under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Nov. 17, 2021
- Latest Major Action Nov. 18, 2021
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Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Nov. 17, 2021
Bill Summary
This bill expands Medicare coverage of vaccines to include any vaccine for adults that is recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Currently, Medicare covers vaccines for influenza, hepatitis B, pneumococcal disease, and COVID-19.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Nov. 18, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Nov. 17, 2021 |
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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Nov. 17, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Nov. 17, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Tom O'Halleran (D-Ariz.) |