HR 1246 · 107th Congress · Health

To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that any health benefits plan which provides obstetrical benefits shall be required also to provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of infertility.

Introduced 2001-03-27· Sponsored by Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5]· 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 the Civil Service and Agency Organization.(2001-06-06)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends Federal civil service law to require any health benefits plan under the Federal Employees Health Benefit Program that provides obstetrical benefits to also provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of infertility, including nonexperimental assisted reproductive technology procedures.…

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Cosponsors (20)

19 Democrats1 Independent
Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1]MA
Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24]TX
Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9]NY
Rep. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT-At Large]VT
Rep. Bentsen, Ken [D-TX-25]TX
Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10]MI
Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4]NC
Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-9]MI
Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-8]NY
Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13]CA
Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-50]CA
Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4]MD
Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2]HI
Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-21]NY
Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4]IL
Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12]CA
Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large]VI
Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3]MA
Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4]MA
Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]IL