H.R. 3549 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Rural Healthcare Improvement Act of 2003
H.R. 3549 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Nov 20, 2003, sponsored by Baron Hill with 114 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 20, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 114
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Rural Healthcare Improvement Act of 2003 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) the Social Security Act (SSA) with respect to services in rural areas, inpatient hospital services, physician services, physician updates, home health services, and the Office of Rural Health Policy.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Baron Hill (D-IN). Co-sponsors: 114 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 20, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Dec 17, 2003)
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