Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Medical supplies2008-11-17T00:00:00Zopencongress.orgtag:opencongress.org,2007:/issue_feed/5373Bill Introduced: S.3689 National Park Centennial Fund Acttag:opencongress.org,2008-11-17:/action/1784992008-11-17T00:00:00Z
A bill making supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investment, and economic and energy assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Enacted: H.R.2095 Clean Railroads Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-16:/action/1769482008-10-16T00:00:00Z
To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases, to authorize the Federal Railroad Safety Administration, and for other purposes.<br /><br />October 16, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-432. Bill Signed by President: H.R.2095 Clean Railroads Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-16:/action/1769472008-10-16T00:00:00Z
To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases, to authorize the Federal Railroad Safety Administration, and for other purposes.<br /><br />October 16, 2008: Signed by President. Bill Sent To President: H.R.2095 Clean Railroads Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-06:/action/1767582008-10-06T00:00:00Z
To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases, to authorize the Federal Railroad Safety Administration, and for other purposes.<br /><br />October 06, 2008: Presented to President. Bill Sent To President: H.R.2095 Clean Railroads Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-01:/action/1761872008-10-01T00:00:00Z
To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases, to authorize the Federal Railroad Safety Administration, and for other purposes.<br /><br />October 01, 2008: Cleared for White House. Bill Introduced: S.3398 Medical Device Safety Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-31:/action/1703622008-07-31T00:00:00Z
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to liability under State and local requirements respecting devices.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.6599 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-24:/action/1672712008-07-24T00:00:00Z
Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Enacted: H.R.6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-15:/action/1664492008-07-15T00:00:00Z
To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare Program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access, and for other purposes.<br /><br />July 15, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-275. Bill Vetoed: H.R.6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-15:/action/1661762008-07-15T00:00:00Z
To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare Program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access, and for other purposes.<br /><br />July 15, 2008: Vetoed by President. Bill Sent To President: H.R.6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-10:/action/1661752008-07-10T00:00:00Z
To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare Program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access, and for other purposes.<br /><br />July 10, 2008: Presented to President. Bill Sent To President: H.R.6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-09:/action/1655822008-07-09T00:00:00Z
To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare Program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access, and for other purposes.<br /><br />July 09, 2008: Cleared for White House. Bill Introduced: S.3236 Medicare and Medicaid Extension Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-09:/action/1656702008-07-09T00:00:00Z
A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend provisions under Medicare and Medicaid programs, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.Res.606 A resolution designating June 27, 2008, as National HIV Testing Day.tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-27:/action/1648152008-06-27T00:00:00Z
A resolution designating June 27, 2008, as National HIV Testing Day.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.6381 Medical Device Safety Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-26:/action/1641872008-06-26T00:00:00Z
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to liability under State and local requirements respecting devices.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-20:/action/1617202008-06-20T00:00:00Z
To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare Program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.3164 Seniors and Taxpayers Obligation Protection Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-19:/action/1614572008-06-19T00:00:00Z
A bill to amend tile XVIII of the Social Security Act to reduce fraud under the Medicare program.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.3144 Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Acquisition Reform Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-17:/action/1610292008-06-17T00:00:00Z
A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.6252 Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Acquisition Reform Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-12:/action/1602702008-06-12T00:00:00Z
To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.6270 Access, Compassion, Care, and Ethics for Seriously Ill Patients Acttag:opencongress.org,2008-06-12:/action/1602032008-06-12T00:00:00Z
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to create a new conditional approval system for drugs, biological products, and devices that is responsive to the needs of seriously ill patients, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.3091 Medicare Wound Therapy Patient Protection Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-05:/action/1592552008-06-05T00:00:00Z
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exempt negative pressure wound therapy pumps and related supplies and accessories from the Medicare competitive acquisition program until the clinical comparability of such products can be validated.<br /><br />