Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Physical examinations2008-07-15T00:00:00Zopencongress.orgtag:opencongress.org,2007:/issue_feed/4701Bill 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 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 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: 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.3068 Equity in Prescription Insurance and Contraceptive Coverage Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-22:/action/1579962008-05-22T00:00:00Z
A bill to require equitable coverage of prescription contraceptive drugs and devices, and contraceptive services under health plans.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.3005 Detainee Basic Medical Care Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-12:/action/1568822008-05-12T00:00:00Z
A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish procedures for the timely and effective delivery of medical and mental health care to all immigration detainees in custody, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.5950 Detainee Basic Medical Care Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-01:/action/1520512008-05-01T00:00:00Z
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish procedures for the timely and effective delivery of medical and mental health care to all immigration detainees in custody, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.5897 Travel Trailer Residents' Health Registry Acttag:opencongress.org,2008-04-24:/action/1514042008-04-24T00:00:00Z
To establish a health registry to ensure that certain individuals who may have been exposed to formaldehyde in a travel trailer have an opportunity to register for such registry and receive medical treatment for such exposure, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.5868 Caleb Martin-Travis Dodson Wounded Warrior Retention Acttag:opencongress.org,2008-04-22:/action/1506172008-04-22T00:00:00Z
To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the retention of members of the Armed Forces on active service or in an active status who would otherwise be retired or separated for a combat-related disability, but who are still medically able to perform noncombat-related military occupational specialties or duties.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.5737 Veterans Travel Tax Relief Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-09:/action/1492292008-04-09T00:00:00Z
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a deduction for travel expenses to medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs in connection with examinations or treatments relating to service-connected disabilities.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.5702 Advance Directive Promotion Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-03:/action/1552612008-04-03T00:00:00Z
To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to promote the use of advance directives, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.2799 Women Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-02:/action/1488512008-04-02T00:00:00Z
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and improve health care services available to women veterans, especially those serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.2699 Oil Spill Prevention Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-04:/action/1465492008-03-04T00:00:00Z
A bill to require new vessels for carrying oil fuel to have double hulls, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Enacted: H.R.4343 Fair Treatment for Experienced Pilots Acttag:opencongress.org,2007-12-14:/action/1399562007-12-14T00:00:00Z
To amend title 49, United States Code, to modify age standards for pilots engaged in commercial aviation operations.<br /><br />December 14, 2007: Became Public Law No: 110-135. Bill Enacted: H.R.4343 Fair Treatment for Experienced Pilots Acttag:opencongress.org,2007-12-13:/action/1434642007-12-13T00:00:00Z
To amend title 49, United States Code, to modify age standards for pilots engaged in commercial aviation operations.<br /><br />December 13, 2007: Became Public Law No: 110-135. Bill Signed by President: H.R.4343 Fair Treatment for Experienced Pilots Acttag:opencongress.org,2007-12-13:/action/1399552007-12-13T00:00:00Z
To amend title 49, United States Code, to modify age standards for pilots engaged in commercial aviation operations.<br /><br />December 13, 2007: Signed by President. Bill Sent To President: H.R.4343 Fair Treatment for Experienced Pilots Acttag:opencongress.org,2007-12-13:/action/1399542007-12-13T00:00:00Z
To amend title 49, United States Code, to modify age standards for pilots engaged in commercial aviation operations.<br /><br />December 13, 2007: Presented to President. Bill Signed by President: H.R.1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-12:/action/1392062007-12-12T00:00:00Z
To reauthorize the Head Start Act, to improve program quality, to expand access, and for other purposes.<br /><br />December 12, 2007: Signed by President. Bill Enacted: H.R.1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-12:/action/1392072007-12-12T00:00:00Z
To reauthorize the Head Start Act, to improve program quality, to expand access, and for other purposes.<br /><br />December 12, 2007: Became Public Law No: 110-134.