S. 654 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Equity and Access for Podiatric Physicians Under Medicaid Act
S. 654 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Mar 19, 2009, sponsored by Jim Bunning with 23 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 19, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 23
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Equity and Access for Podiatric Physicians Under Medicaid Act - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to include podiatrists as physicians in order to cover their services under the Medicaid program.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jim Bunning (R-KY). Co-sponsors: 18 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 19, 2009
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Mar 19, 2009)
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