H.R. 4994 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010
H.R. 4994 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Apr 13, 2010, sponsored by John Lewis with 20 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 13, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 20
- Policy area
- Taxation
- Public law
- Public Law 111-309
What it does
Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010 - Title I: Extensions - (Sec. 101) Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to set the 2011 update to the single conversion factor in the formula for the physicians' fee schedule at zero (thus freezing the physician payment update for 2011).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Lewis (D-GA). Co-sponsors: 20 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 13, 2010
- Passed the HouseApr 14, 2010
- Passed the SenateDec 8, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentDec 10, 2010
- Became lawDec 15, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-309. (Dec 15, 2010)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments
House · Dec 9, 2010 · Passed409–2 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Apr 14, 2010 · Passed399–9
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce taxpayer burdens and enhance taxpayer protections, and…House · Apr 14, 2010
- Medicare and Medicaid Extenders ActHouse · Dec 9, 2010
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Committees
- Finance Committee
- Budget Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
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