HR 1140 · 96th Congress · Social Welfare

A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to include services of licensed (registered) nurses, physician extenders, and nurse practitioners among the services for which payment may be made under the medicare and medicaid programs.

Introduced 1979-01-18· Sponsored by Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-25]· 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 House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1979-01-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends titles XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to include the services of licensed registered nurses, physician extenders, and nurse practitioners among the services for which payment may be made under such titles.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican
Rep. McKinney, Stewart B. [R-CT-4]