H.R. 1761 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
HELLPP Act
H.R. 1761 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Apr 25, 2013, sponsored by Lee Terry with 123 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 25, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 123
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Helping Ensure Life- and Limb-Saving Access to Podiatric Physicians Act or HELLPP Act - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to include podiatrists as physicians in order to cover their services under the Medicaid program.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lee Terry (R-NE). Co-sponsors: 80 Democrats, 43 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 25, 2013
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Jun 3, 2013)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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