HR 496 · 105th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

To amend title 5, United States Code, to include medical foods as a specific item for which coverage may be provided under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.

Introduced 1997-01-21· Sponsored by Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.(1997-01-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends Federal civil service law to include under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program medical foods (as defined by the Orphan Drug Act) as a specific supplemental benefit item for which coverage may be provided.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican
Rep. Pryce, Deborah [R-OH-15]OH