H.R. 842 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2015
H.R. 842 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Feb 10, 2015, sponsored by Adam Kinzinger with 265 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
- Feb 10, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 265
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2015 Directs the Commissioner of Social Security, for purposes of determining cognitive, behavioral, and physical disability under titles II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) and XVI (Supplemental Security Income) of the Social Security Act (SSAct), to amend specified Listings of Impairments by providing medical and evaluation criteria for Huntington's Disease.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Adam Kinzinger (R-IL). Co-sponsors: 153 Democrats, 112 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 10, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security. (Feb 27, 2015)
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