H.R. 2959 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to include podiatrists as physicians for purposes of covering physicians services under the Medicaid Program.
H.R. 2959 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jul 25, 2003, sponsored by George Nethercutt Jr. 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
- Jul 25, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 132
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to include podiatrists as physicians in order to cover their services under the Medicaid program.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
George Nethercutt Jr. (R-WA). Co-sponsors: 89 Democrats, 42 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 25, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Aug 8, 2003)
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