H.J.Res. 51 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Approving the discontinuation of the process for consideration and automatic implementation of the annual proposal of the Independent Medicare Advisory Board under section 1899A of the Social Security Act.
H.J.Res. 51 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jan 31, 2017, sponsored by David P. Roe with 207 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 31, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 207
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
This joint resolution initiates the process to terminate the Independent Medicare Advisory Board, which issues annual recommendations for reducing growth in Medicare expenditures. Under current law, the enactment of a such a joint resolution is required in order to terminate the board.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
David P. Roe (R-TN). Co-sponsors: 25 Democrats, 182 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 31, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Feb 3, 2017)
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