H.R. 415 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Hearing Health Accessibility Act of 2005
H.R. 415 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jan 26, 2005, sponsored by Jim Ryun with 53 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
- Jan 26, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 53
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Hearing Health Accessibility Act of 2005 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for direct access to qualified audiologists for Medicare beneficiaries and the coverage of audiology services as a Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) medical service.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jim Ryun (R-KS). Co-sponsors: 27 Democrats, 26 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 26, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Feb 25, 2005)
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