S. 338 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Bipartisan Commission on Medicaid Act of 2005
S. 338 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Feb 9, 2005, sponsored by Gordon Smith with 35 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 9, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 35
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Bipartisan Commission on Medicaid Act of 2005 - Establishes the Bipartisan Commission on Medicaid to review: (1) each of Medicaid's major functional responsibilities; (2) issues that either threaten or improve the long-term financial condition of Medicaid; (3) Federal and State policies for Medicaid and Medicare enrollment (including enrollment sites), income eligibility, outreach, and documentation; (4) the operation and effe…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gordon Smith (R-OR). Co-sponsors: 23 Democrats, 11 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 9, 2005
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Feb 9, 2005)
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Committees
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