H.R. 1647 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to include podiatrists as physicians for purposes of covering physicians services under the Medicaid Program.
H.R. 1647 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Mar 22, 2007, sponsored by Diana DeGette with 220 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 22, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 220
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to include podiatrists as physicians in order to cover their services under the Medicaid program.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Diana DeGette (D-CO). Co-sponsors: 144 Democrats, 76 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 22, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Mar 23, 2007)
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