HCONRES 152 · 106th Congress · Health

Expressing the sense of Congress that urgent action is needed to limit the hardship endured by senior citizens when meeting their prescription drug needs.

Introduced 1999-07-13· Sponsored by Rep. Mascara, Frank [D-PA-20]· House

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Latest: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8796)(2000-10-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) prescription drug accessibility is crucial to the well-being of senior citizens; (2) prescription drug costs should not prohibit seniors from taking the vital steps necessary to maintain their health; (3) extending prescription drug benefits to seniors should not require the creation of extensive new bureaucracies, regulations, or price controls; and (4) Congress should pursue legislative measures to address this matter as soon as possible.…

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Cosponsors (20)

17 Democrats3 Republicans