Dec. 15, 2020 |
S.5018 |
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a grant program supporting trauma center violence intervention and violence prevention programs, and for other purposes. |
0 |
|
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
Nov. 18, 2020 |
S.4919 |
A bill to provide for a study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on the potential benefits on population health outcomes of incorporating into the Federal legislative process tools that measure the impacts of proposed legislation (including in areas outside of health care) on health and health disparities, and for other purposes. |
6 |
All Democrats |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
Nov. 17, 2020 |
S.RES.776 |
A resolution designating the week beginning September 13, 2020, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week". |
18 |
Bipartisan |
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7045; text: CR S7040-7041) |
May 20, 2020 |
S.RES.591 |
A resolution promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2020, which include bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations of the United States such as American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders. |
17 |
Bipartisan |
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2559; text: CR S2555-2556) |
Sept. 12, 2019 |
S.RES.312 |
A resolution designating the week beginning September 8, 2019, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week". |
17 |
Bipartisan |
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5482-5483; text: CR S5478) |
June 13, 2019 |
S.1861 |
A bill to provide for the treatment of a pharmacy counter refusal as a coverage determination under Medicare part D. |
1 |
All Republicans |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
June 5, 2019 |
S.1725 |
A bill to permit occupational therapists to conduct the initial assessment visit and complete the comprehensive assessment under a Medicare home health plan of care for certain rehabilitation cases. |
5 |
Bipartisan |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
May 23, 2019 |
S.1676 |
A bill to improve the understanding of, and promote access to treatment for, chronic kidney disease, and for other purposes. |
2 |
Bipartisan |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
May 6, 2019 |
S.RES.190 |
A resolution promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2019, which include bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations of the United States such as American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders. |
16 |
Bipartisan |
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and passed without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2655-2656; text: CR S2649) |
Jan. 3, 2019 |
S.3 |
A bill to bring stability to the individual insurance market, make insurance coverage more affordable, lower prescription drug prices, and improve Medicaid. |
0 |
|
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
Jan. 3, 2019 |
S.22 |
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of dental services under the Medicare program. |
4 |
All Democrats |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
Sept. 12, 2018 |
S.RES.625 |
A resolution designating the week beginning September 9, 2018, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week". |
15 |
Bipartisan |
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 9/12/2018 S6146-6146) |
Aug. 23, 2018 |
S.3384 |
A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for an extension of the enhanced FMAP for certain Medicaid health homes for individuals with substance use disorders. |
0 |
|
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
Aug. 23, 2018 |
S.3383 |
A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a demonstration project to increase substance use provider capacity under the Medicaid program. |
0 |
|
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
May 24, 2018 |
S.RES.529 |
A resolution promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2018, which include bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations of the United States such as American Indians, Alaskan Natives, Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders. |
14 |
Bipartisan |
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2942-2943; text: CR S2940) |
May 22, 2018 |
S.2892 |
A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to Congress on the provision of peer support services under the Medicaid program. |
1 |
All Republicans |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
Sept. 28, 2017 |
S.1890 |
A bill to improve the understanding of, and promote access to treatment for, chronic kidney disease, and for other purposes. |
4 |
Bipartisan |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6225; text of measure as introduced: CR S6225-6227) |
Sept. 14, 2017 |
S.RES.258 |
A resolution designating the week beginning September 10, 2017, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week". |
9 |
Bipartisan |
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5748; consideration: CR S5747-5748; text: CR S5747-5748) |
June 29, 2017 |
S.1511 |
A bill to bring stability to the individual insurance market, make insurance coverage more affordable, lower prescription drug prices, and improve Medicaid. |
0 |
|
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
April 27, 2017 |
S.977 |
A bill to permit occupational therapists to conduct the initial assessment visit and complete the comprehensive assessment under a Medicare home health plan of care for certain rehabilitation cases. |
1 |
All Republicans |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2619-2620; text of measure as introduced: CR S2620) |
April 7, 2017 |
S.RES.128 |
A resolution designating April 2017 as "National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month". |
1 |
All Republicans |
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. |
Feb. 1, 2017 |
S.253 |
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps. |
37 |
Bipartisan |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S596-597; text of measure as introduced: CR S597) |
Dec. 10, 2016 |
S.3548 |
A bill to continue the Medicaid emergency psychiatric demonstration project. |
3 |
Bipartisan |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
Sept. 14, 2016 |
S.RES.559 |
A resolution designating the week of September 12, 2016, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week". |
10 |
Bipartisan |
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5727; text as passed Senate: CR S5725) |
May 25, 2016 |
S.RES.477 |
A resolution promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2016, which include bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations of the United States such as American Indians, Alaskan Natives, Asian Americans, African Americans, Latino Americans, and Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders. |
5 |
All Democrats |
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3227-3228; text as passed Senate: CR S3176) |
Feb. 25, 2016 |
S.2586 |
A bill to require States to report elevated blood lead levels to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. |
0 |
|
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
Feb. 26, 2015 |
S.599 |
A bill to extend and expand the Medicaid emergency psychiatric demonstration project. |
14 |
Bipartisan |
Became Public Law No: 114-97. |
Dec. 8, 2015 |
S.2364 |
A bill to permit occupational therapists to conduct the initial assessment visit under a Medicare home health plan of care for certain rehabilitation cases. |
1 |
All Republicans |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8495-8496; text of measure as introduced: CR S8496) |
Aug. 5, 2015 |
S.RES.245 |
A resolution designating the week beginning September 13, 2015, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week". |
16 |
Bipartisan |
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. |
May 14, 2015 |
S.1349 |
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require hospitals to provide certain notifications to individuals classified by such hospitals under observation status rather than admitted as inpatients of such hospitals. |
2 |
Bipartisan |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 186. |
April 23, 2015 |
S.1079 |
A bill to amend titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve coverage for colorectal screening tests under Medicare and private health insurance coverage, and for other purposes. |
1 |
All Republicans |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2403; text of measure as introduced: CR S2403-2405) |
Feb. 26, 2015 |
S.598 |
A bill to improve the understanding of, and promote access to treatment for, chronic kidney disease, and for other purposes. |
10 |
Bipartisan |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1166; text of measure as introduced: CR S1166-1168) |
Feb. 24, 2015 |
S.539 |
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps. |
36 |
Bipartisan |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1076-1077; text of measure as introduced: CR S1077) |
July 31, 2014 |
S.RES.532 |
A resolution designating the week beginning September 7, 2014, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week". |
14 |
Bipartisan |
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 8/1/2014 S5315; text as passed: CR S5234-5235) |
April 29, 2014 |
S.RES.428 |
A resolution promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2014, which include bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations of the United States, such as American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders. |
2 |
All Democrats |
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2524; text as passed Senate: CR S2475) |
Sept. 25, 2013 |
S.RES.258 |
A resolution expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Infant Mortality Awareness Month, 2013. |
2 |
Bipartisan |
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 9/24/2013 S6901; text as passed Senate: CR 9/24/2013 S6893-6894) |
Sept. 10, 2013 |
S.1493 |
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to encourage the use of dispensing techniques that foster efficiency and reduce wasteful dispensing of outpatient prescription drugs in long-term care facilities. |
1 |
All Democrats |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
July 31, 2013 |
S.RES.208 |
A resolution designating the week beginning September 8, 2013, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week". |
7 |
Bipartisan |
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6138; text as passed Senate: CR S6132) |
June 21, 2013 |
S.RES.182 |
A resolution congratulating the American Dental Hygienists' Association on the 100th anniversary of the profession of dental hygiene and commending its work to improve the oral health of the people of the United States. |
6 |
Bipartisan |
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4985; text as passed Senate: CR S4984-4985) |
May 16, 2013 |
S.RES.145 |
A resolution promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2013 to bring attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations such as American Indians and Alaska Natives, Asians, Blacks or African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, and Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders. |
1 |
All Democrats |
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3585; text as passed Senate: CR S3532) |
March 20, 2013 |
S.623 |
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure the continued access of Medicare beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services. |
22 |
Bipartisan |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
March 19, 2013 |
S.608 |
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve coverage for colorectal screening tests under Medicare and private health insurance coverage, and for other purposes. |
0 |
|
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
Feb. 14, 2013 |
S.367 |
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps. |
33 |
Bipartisan |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
Sept. 22, 2012 |
S.RES.586 |
A resolution expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Infant Mortality Awareness Month, 2012. |
2 |
Bipartisan |
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 9/21/2012 S6679-6684; text as passed Senate: CR 9/21/2012 S6683; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6634) |
July 24, 2012 |
S.RES.528 |
A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the American Podiatric Medical Association, the preeminent organization representing podiatric medicine and surgery, celebrating its achievements, and encouraging the association to continue providing guidance on foot and ankle health issues to the people of the United States and of the world. |
1 |
All Republicans |
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5318-5319; text as passed Senate: CR S5318-5319; text of measure as introduced: CR S5308-5309) |
April 25, 2012 |
S.2347 |
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure the continued access of Medicare beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services. |
22 |
Bipartisan |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
Sept. 23, 2011 |
S.RES.276 |
A resolution expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Infant Mortality Awareness Month of 2011. |
2 |
Bipartisan |
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5934-5936; text as passed Senate: CR S5934; text of measure as introduced: CR S5950) |
May 17, 2011 |
S.RES.187 |
A resolution supporting national minority health awareness in order to bring attention to the severe health disparities faced by minority populations such as American Indians and Alaska Natives, Asians, Blacks or African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, and Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders. |
2 |
Bipartisan |
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3061-3062; text as passed Senate: CR S3061-3062; text of measure as introduced: CR S3060) |
April 14, 2011 |
S.829 |
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps. |
22 |
Bipartisan |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
Nov. 18, 2010 |
S.RES.685 |
A resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of sickle cell disease by Dr. James B. Herrick. |
1 |
All Republicans |
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8107-8108; text as passed Senate: CR S8108; text of measure as introduced: CR S8066) |
July 30, 2010 |
S.RES.602 |
A resolution expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Infant Mortality Awareness Month 2010. |
1 |
All Republicans |
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6543-6544; text as passed Senate: CR S6543-6544; text of measure as introduced: CR S6553-6554) |
March 4, 2010 |
S.RES.434 |
A resolution expressing support for Children's Dental Health Month and honoring the memory of Deamonte Driver. |
4 |
Bipartisan |
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1129-1131; text as passed Senate: CR S1129-1130; text of measure as introduced: CR S1182) |
Oct. 1, 2009 |
S.RES.299 |
A resolution expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Infant Mortality Awareness Month 2009. |
1 |
All Republicans |
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10077; text as passed Senate: CR S10077; text of measure as introduced: CR S10068) |
July 30, 2009 |
S.1548 |
A bill to improve research, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases, conditions, and injuries, to conduct a longitudinal study on aging, and for other purposes. |
4 |
Bipartisan |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
July 23, 2009 |
S.1511 |
A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve awareness and access to colorectal cancer screening tests under the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and for other purposes. |
4 |
Bipartisan |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
June 25, 2009 |
S.1384 |
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide a senior housing facility plan option under the Medicare Advantage program. |
2 |
All Democrats |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
Feb. 25, 2009 |
S.CON.RES.8 |
A concurrent resolution expressing support for Children's Dental Health Month and honoring the memory of Deamonte Driver. |
4 |
Bipartisan |
Held at the desk. |
July 31, 2008 |
S.RES.640 |
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that there should be an increased Federal commitment to public health and the prevention of diseases and injuries for all people in the United States. |
4 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7976-7977) |
May 22, 2008 |
S.3064 |
A bill to establish a multi-faceted approach to improve access and eliminate disparities in oral health care. |
1 |
Bipartisan |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
Sept. 27, 2007 |
S.2115 |
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend for 6 months the eligibility period for the "Welcome to Medicare" physical examination and to provide for the coverage and waiver of cost-sharing for preventive services under the Medicare program. |
1 |
All Democrats |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
July 30, 2007 |
S.1899 |
A bill to require every American to have health insurance coverage. |
0 |
All Democrats |
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10722) |
May 24, 2007 |
S.1519 |
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a transition to a new voluntary quality reporting program for physicians and other health professionals. |
2 |
Bipartisan |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
April 19, 2007 |
S.1164 |
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit under the Medicare Program. |
21 |
Bipartisan |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
Jan. 4, 2007 |
S.137 |
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide additional beneficiary protections. |
0 |
All Democrats |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S134-135) |
Jan. 31, 2006 |
H.R.4665 |
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for an offset from the Medicaid clawback for State emergency prescription drug expenditures for Medicare dual-eligible individuals. |
73 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
June 30, 2005 |
H.R.3151 |
To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove the exclusion of benzodiazepines from required coverage under the Medicare prescription drug program. |
23 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
May 19, 2005 |
H.R.2487 |
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act, as amended by the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003, to provide additional beneficiary protections. |
0 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
Nov. 19, 2004 |
H.R.5400 |
To provide for reimbursement of enrollees in the Medicare PPO Demonstration Project for expenses inappropriately incurred in being provided coverage through out-of-network providers. |
0 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman. |
June 24, 2004 |
H.R.4681 |
To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish and maintain an Internet website that is designed to allow consumers to compare the usual and customary prices for covered outpatient drugs sold by retail pharmacies that participate in the Medicaid Program for each postal Zip Code, and for other purposes. |
2 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
Jan. 20, 2004 |
H.R.3702 |
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act, as amended by the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003, to provide additional beneficiary protections. |
0 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
June 11, 2003 |
H.R.2423 |
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prohibit physicians and other health care practitioners from charging a membership or other incidental fee (or requiring purchase of other items or services) as a prerequisite for the provision of an item or service to a Medicare beneficiary. |
4 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
June 5, 2003 |
H.R.2361 |
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to waive the part B late enrollment penalty for military retirees who enroll by December 31, 2004, and to provide a special part B enrollment period for such retirees. |
26 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
March 25, 2003 |
H.R.1422 |
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit under the Medicare Program. |
82 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
Jan. 7, 2003 |
H.R.26 |
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to revise and improve payments to providers of services under the Medicare Program, and for other purposes. |
0 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman. |
July 25, 2002 |
H.R.5219 |
To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a chronic disease prescription drug benefit and for coverage of disease management services under the Medicare Program. |
2 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
May 16, 2002 |
H.R.4752 |
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prohibit physicians and other health care practitioners from charging a membership or other incidental fee (or requiring purchase of other items or services) as a prerequisite for the provision of an item or service to a Medicare beneficiary. |
4 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
Feb. 8, 2002 |
H.R.3710 |
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit under the Medicare Program. |
70 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
June 14, 2001 |
H.R.2178 |
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for comprehensive financing for graduate medical education. |
17 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman. |
May 2, 2001 |
H.R.1674 |
To assure access under group health plans and health insurance coverage to covered emergency medical services. |
57 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations. |
June 6, 2001 |
H.R.2073 |
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to waive the part B late enrollment penalty for military retirees who enroll by December 31, 2002, and to provide a special part B enrollment period for such retirees. |
51 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
May 13, 1999 |
H.R.1796 |
To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a chronic disease prescription drug benefit under the Medicare Program. |
13 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment. |
March 23, 1999 |
H.R.1224 |
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for comprehensive financing for graduate medical education. |
12 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman. |
Oct. 20, 1998 |
H.R.4862 |
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to guarantee that Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare+Choice plans offering prescription drug coverage have access to a Medigap policy that offers similar prescription drug coverage in the event the Medicare+Choice plan terminates service in the area in which the beneficiary resides. |
0 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment. |
Oct. 8, 1998 |
H.R.4739 |
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for comprehensive financing for graduate medical education. |
3 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman. |
March 17, 1998 |
H.R.3469 |
To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require that group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans provide for external appeals in the case of adverse determinations involving experimental treatment, significant costs, or a serious medical condition. |
9 |
All Democrats |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations. |
Feb. 25, 1998 |
H.R.3259 |
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify that any restrictions on private contracts for Medicare beneficiaries do not apply to non-covered services. |
41 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman. |
Feb. 4, 1997 |
H.R.521 |
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make certain changes to hospice care under the Medicare program. |
128 |
Bipartisan |
See H.R.2015. |
Feb. 25, 1997 |
H.R.815 |
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to assure access to emergency medical services under group health plans, health insurance coverage, and the Medicare and Medicaid programs. |
242 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman. |
June 25, 1996 |
H.R.3714 |
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make certain changes to hospice care under the Medicare program. |
79 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman. |
Dec. 13, 1995 |
H.R.2777 |
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for expanded coverage of preventive benefits under part B of the Medicare Program. |
36 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment. |
July 11, 1995 |
H.R.2011 |
To assure equitable coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans. |
154 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment. |
Feb. 13, 1995 |
H.R.922 |
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of colorectal screening under part B of the medicare program. |
71 |
Bipartisan |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment. |
April 12, 1994 |
H.R.4167 |
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of colorectal screening under part B of the medicare program. |
0 |
|
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. |
Feb. 17, 1993 |
H.R.942 |
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit separate payment to be made under part B of the medicare program for the interpretation of electrocardiograms performed during an office visit. |
37 |
Bipartisan |
See H.R.2264. |
March 18, 1993 |
H.R.1398 |
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Social Security Act to provide for health insurance coverage for workers and the public in a manner that contains the costs of health care in the United States. |
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See H.R.2264. |