H.R. 1199 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Medicare Rx Drug Benefit and Discount Act of 2003
H.R. 1199 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Mar 11, 2003, sponsored by Charles B. Rangel with 132 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 11, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 132
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Medicare Rx Drug Benefit and Discount Act of 2003 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to add a new part D (Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program) under which each individual who is entitled to benefits under Medicare part A (Hospital Insurance) or eligible to enroll under Medicare part B (Supplemental Medical Insurance) is entitled to obtain qualified prescription drug coverage.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Charles B. Rangel (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 131 Democrats, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 11, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Mar 24, 2003)
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