A bill to amend titles XI, XVIII, and XIX of the Social Security Act to protect beneficiaries under the health care programs of that Act from unfit health care practitioners, and otherwise to improve the antifraud provisions relating to those programs.

H.R. 1444 in the 100th Congress (1987–1988) became law — introduced on Mar 5, 1987, sponsored by Willis Gradison Jr.. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.

During the 100th Congress (1987–1988), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Mar 5, 1987
Policy area: Health
Public law: Public Law 100-93

Sponsor

Willis Gradison Jr. (R-OH)

Where it stands

IntroducedMar 5, 1987
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawAug 18, 1987

Every roll call vote on this bill

To suspend the rules and pass HR 1444, the medicare/medicaid patient protection act, a bill to protect…House · Jun 2, 1987

Other Health bills in the 100th Congress

From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.

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