A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide protection against catastrophic medical expenses under the medicare program, and for other purposes.

H.R. 2470 in the 100th Congress (1987–1988) became law — introduced on May 19, 1987, sponsored by Fortney Pete Stark. Congress held 9 roll call votes 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: May 19, 1987
Policy area: Health
Public law: Public Law 100-360

Sponsor

Fortney Pete Stark (D-CA)

Where it stands

IntroducedMay 19, 1987
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawJul 1, 1988

Every roll call vote on this bill

To adopt H RES 227, a rule to provide for house floor consideration of HR 2470, catastrophic health…House · Jul 22, 1987
To amend HR 2470, catastrophic health insurance, to delete provisions encouraging the use of generic drugs…House · Jul 22, 1987
To amend in the nature of a substitute HR 2470, catastrophic health insurance, to provide an expanded…House · Jul 22, 1987
To recommit to the ways and means committee HR 2470, catastrophic health insurance, to study the effects of…House · Jul 22, 1987
To pass HR 2470, catastrophic health insurance, a bill to protect the beneficaries of medicare from…House · Jul 22, 1987
Y=86 n=11 to pass HR 2470, the catastrophic health insurance act, a bill to increase medicare coverage to…Senate · Oct 27, 1987
To adopt H RES 463, the rule to waive certain points of order against the conference report on HR 2470…House · Jun 2, 1988
To adopt the conference report on HR 2470, catastrophic health insurance, a bill to limit financial…House · Jun 2, 1988
To adopt the conference report on HR 2470, catastrophic health care, a bill to provide protection against…Senate · Jun 8, 1988

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