S. 183 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Dylan Lee James Act
S. 183 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jan 26, 2005, sponsored by Chuck Grassley with 55 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
- Jan 26, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 55
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Family Opportunity Act of 2005 or Dylan Lee James Act - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to give States the option of allowing families of disabled children to purchase Medicaid coverage for such children.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Chuck Grassley (R-IA). Co-sponsors: 39 Democrats, 15 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 26, 2005
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Jan 26, 2005)
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- S. 256: Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005
- S. 3525: Child and Family Services Improvement Act of 2006
- S. 2250: Congressional Tribute to Dr. Norman E. Borlaug Act of 2006
- S. 4091: Social Security Trust Funds Restoration Act of 2006
- S. 1112: College 529 InvEST Act of 2005
Other Health bills in the 109th Congress
- H.R. 1812: Patient Navigator Outreach and Chronic Disease Prevention Act of 2005
- S. 544: Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005
- H.R. 3423: Medical Device User Fee Stabilization Act of 2005
- S. 45: A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to lift the patient limitation on prescribing drug…
- H.R. 1132: National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Act of 2005
- S. 172: A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the regulation of all…
- H.R. 2520: Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005
- H.R. 4579: Employee Retirement Preservation Act
- H.R. 4519: State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act of 2006
- S. 3504: Fetus Farming Prohibition Act of 2006
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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