H.R. 2969 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2011
H.R. 2969 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Sep 20, 2011, sponsored by Michael C. Burgess with 127 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
- Sep 20, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 127
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2011 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Benefits) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to extend the months of coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael C. Burgess (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 84 Democrats, 43 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 20, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred for a period ending not later than September 26, 2011, (or for a later time if the Chairman so designates) to the Subcommittee on Health, in each case for consideration of such provisions as (Sep 26, 2011)
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