H.R. 1220 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2015
H.R. 1220 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Mar 3, 2015, sponsored by Charles W. Dent with 289 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 3, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 289
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2015 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests (in order to cover 100% of their cost under Medicare part B [Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for the Aged and Disabled]), regardless of the code billed for a diagnosis as a result of a test, or for the removal of tissue or other proce…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Charles W. Dent (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 159 Democrats, 130 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 3, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Mar 27, 2015)
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