H.R. 7139 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act with respect to the qualification of the director of food services of a Medicare skilled nursing facility or a Medicaid nursing facility.
H.R. 7139 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Sep 26, 2008, sponsored by David Davis with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 26, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Amends titles XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require the full-time director of food services at a Medicare skilled nursing facility (SNF) or a Medicaid nursing facility, if not a qualified dietitian, to be a Certified Dietary Manager meeting the requirements of the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers or have equivalent military or academic qualifications.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
David Davis (R-TN). Co-sponsors: 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 26, 2008
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Sep 26, 2008)
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