H.R. 1729 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Puerto Rico Medicare Reimbursement Equity Act of 2005
H.R. 1729 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Apr 20, 2005, sponsored by Luis Fortuño with 14 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
- Apr 20, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 14
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Puerto Rico Medicare Reimbursement Equity Act of 2005 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to revise the formula for the Medicare inpatient hospital services payment rate for Puerto Rico hospitals to: (1) reduce the applicable Puerto Rico percentage from 25 percent to zero; and (2) increase the applicable Federal percentage from 75 percent to 100 percent.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Luis Fortuño (R-PR). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 20, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Apr 29, 2005)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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