Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Medicare2008-10-03T00:00:00Zopencongress.orgtag:opencongress.org,2007:/issue_feed/5523Bill Enacted: H.R.1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-03:/action/1767572008-10-03T00:00:00Z
A bill to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial system and protecting taxpayers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes.<br /><br />October 03, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-343. Bill Signed by President: H.R.1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-03:/action/1765742008-10-03T00:00:00Z
A bill to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial system and protecting taxpayers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes.<br /><br />October 03, 2008: Signed by President. Bill Sent To President: H.R.1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-03:/action/1765732008-10-03T00:00:00Z
A bill to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial system and protecting taxpayers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes.<br /><br />October 03, 2008: Presented to President. Bill Sent To President: H.R.1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-03:/action/1765722008-10-03T00:00:00Z
A bill to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial system and protecting taxpayers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes.<br /><br />October 03, 2008: Cleared for White House. Bill Introduced: H.R.6821 Medicare Imaging Disclosure Sunshine Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-01:/action/1701102008-08-01T00:00:00Z
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a disclosure requirement under the Medicare Program for physicians referring for imaging services.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.3343 Medicare Imaging Disclosure Sunshine Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-26:/action/1702722008-07-26T00:00:00Z
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a disclosure requirement under the Medicare program for physicians referring for imaging services.<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 Introduced: H.R.6466 To apply an alternative payment amount under the Medicare Program for certain graduate medical education programs established to train residents displaced by natural disasters.tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-10:/action/1657992008-07-10T00:00:00Z
To apply an alternative payment amount under the Medicare Program for certain graduate medical education programs established to train residents displaced by natural disasters.<br /><br /> 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: H.R.6393 Quit Smoking for Life Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-26:/action/1642382008-06-26T00:00:00Z
To amend titles V, XVIII, and XIX of the Social Security Act to promote tobacco use cessation under the Medicare Program, the Medicaid Program, and the maternal and child health program.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.6399 Medicare Card Security Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-26:/action/1642602008-06-26T00:00:00Z
To amend title II of the Social Security Act to prohibit the display of Social Security account numbers on Medicare cards.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.6359 Medicare Beneficiary Protection Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-24:/action/1641262008-06-24T00:00:00Z
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to enhance beneficiary protections under parts C and D of the Medicare Program.<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.3116 Outpatient Mental Health Modernization Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-11:/action/1599712008-06-11T00:00:00Z
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to stabilize and modernize the provision of partial hospitalization services under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.<br /><br />