H.R. 964 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to recognize the services of respiratory therapists under the plan of care for home health services.
H.R. 964 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Feb 17, 2005, sponsored by Rick Renzi 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
- Feb 17, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 53
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare recognition of the services of respiratory therapists that are furnished as part-time or intermittent nursing care or physical therapy services under a plan of care for home health services.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Rick Renzi (R-AZ). Co-sponsors: 37 Democrats, 15 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 17, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman. (Mar 14, 2005)
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