H.R. 1447 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2005
H.R. 1447 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Mar 17, 2005, sponsored by Ted Strickland with 41 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 17, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 41
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2005 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) of marriage and family therapist services generally, and particularly such services provided in rural health clinics and in hospice programs.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ted Strickland (D-OH). Co-sponsors: 31 Democrats, 9 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 17, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Mar 28, 2005)
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