H.R. 1710 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
American Hospital Preservation Act of 2003
H.R. 1710 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Apr 10, 2003, sponsored by Mark Foley with 82 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 10, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 82
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
American Hospital Preservation Act of 2003 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) restore the full market basket percentage increase applied to payments to hospitals for inpatient hospital services furnished to Medicare beneficiaries starting in FY 2004, and for FY 2005 and each subsequent fiscal year as well; (2) ensure the full market basket update for any fiscal year after FY 2005; and (3)…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mark Foley (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 59 Democrats, 22 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 10, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman. (Apr 24, 2003)
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