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Medicare Bone Mass Measurement Standardization Act of 1997

Introduced: April 24, 1997 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Apr 24, 1997
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Apr 24, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3682-3683)
Apr 24, 1997
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Medicare Bone Mass Measurement Standardization Act of 1997 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for standard national Medicare coverage of bone mass measurements (for early detection of potential osteoporosis).

What's happening now April 24, 1997

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Apr 24, 1997
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 649: Medicare Bone Mass Measurement Standardization Act of 1997. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-S-649/
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