S. 438 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2005
S. 438 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Feb 17, 2005, sponsored by John Ensign with 45 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
- 45
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2005 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to repeal the outpatient therapy cap.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Ensign (R-NV). Co-sponsors: 28 Democrats, 16 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 17, 2005
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3010) (Mar 17, 2005)
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- H.R. 3423: Medical Device User Fee Stabilization Act of 2005
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- H.R. 4579: Employee Retirement Preservation Act
- H.R. 4519: State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act of 2006
- S. 3504: Fetus Farming Prohibition Act of 2006
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