H.R. 3795 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify the definition of outpatient speech-language pathology services in order to recognize speech-language pathologists as suppliers under the Medicare Program.
H.R. 3795 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Sep 15, 2005, sponsored by Mike Ferguson with 62 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 15, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 62
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Amends part D (Miscellaneous) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to define outpatient speech-language pathology services.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike Ferguson (R-NJ). Co-sponsors: 33 Democrats, 28 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 15, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Sep 21, 2005)
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