H.R. 1622 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Quality Cancer Care Preservation Act
H.R. 1622 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Apr 3, 2003, sponsored by Charlie Norwood Jr. with 135 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
- Apr 3, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 135
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Quality Cancer Care Preservation Act - Amends part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to revise the payment amount for covered drugs and biologicals furnished during a calendar quarter that are not paid on a cost or prospective payment basis.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Charlie Norwood Jr. (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 90 Democrats, 44 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 3, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Apr 10, 2003)
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- S. 286: Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Prevention Act of 2003
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- H.R. 3038: Health Care Safety Net Amendments Technical Corrections Act of 2003
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