S. 977 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Treatment of Children's Deformities Act of 2003
S. 977 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on May 1, 2003, sponsored by Peter Fitzgerald with 12 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
- May 1, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 12
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Treatment of Children's Deformities Act of 2003 - Amends the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code to set standards requiring that group and individual health insurance and group health plans provide coverage for treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Peter Fitzgerald (R-IL). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 1, 2003
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5669-5670) (May 1, 2003)
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Committees
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