H.R. 3458 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Diabetic Retinopathy Prevention Act of 2003
H.R. 3458 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Nov 6, 2003, sponsored by Jim Cooper with 40 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
- Nov 6, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 40
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Diabetic Retinopathy Prevention Act of 2003 - Amends the Social Security Act to provide Medicare and Medicaid coverage for remote assessment diabetic retinopathy procedures. Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a mobile diabetic retinopathy screening pilot program with five eligible entities (hospitals, States, Indian or local governments, institutions of higher…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jim Cooper (D-TN). Co-sponsors: 34 Democrats, 5 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 6, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Nov 14, 2003)
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- S. 286: Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Prevention Act of 2003
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- H.R. 1367: National Veterinary Medical Service Act
- H.R. 3038: Health Care Safety Net Amendments Technical Corrections Act of 2003
Committees
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