H.R. 1568 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Medicare Rx Now Act of 2003
H.R. 1568 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Apr 2, 2003, sponsored by Cal Dooley with 44 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 2, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 44
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Medicare Rx Now Act of 2003 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to provide for outpatient prescription drug coverage under Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance), along with an annual deductible, adjusted for inflation, with a three-tiered copayment structure (with reduced copayments for generic drugs).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Cal Dooley (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 43 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 2, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Apr 10, 2003)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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