H.R. 1041 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
FIMBA
H.R. 1041 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Mar 11, 2011, sponsored by Glenn Thompson with 174 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 11, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 174
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Fairness in Medicare Bidding Act or FIMBA - Amends part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Glenn Thompson (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 71 Democrats, 103 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 11, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Mar 21, 2011)
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Committees
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