H.R. 2727 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Equity in Prescription Insurance and Contraceptive Coverage Act of 2003
H.R. 2727 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jul 15, 2003, sponsored by Jim Greenwood with 116 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
- Jul 15, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 116
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Equity in Prescription Insurance and Contraceptive Coverage Act of 2003 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Public Health Service Act to prohibit a group health plan, and a health insurance issuer providing group coverage, from: (1) excluding or restricting benefits for prescription contraceptive drugs, devices, and outpatient services if the plan provides benefits for other outpatient prescrip…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jim Greenwood (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 106 Democrats, 9 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 15, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations. (Aug 13, 2003)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
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