H.R. 1736 108th Congress House

Sickle Cell Treatment Act of 2003

Official title: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to include primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with Sickle Cell Disease… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to include primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with Sickle Cell Disease as medical assistance under the Medicaid Program, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 21, 2003 Introduced by: Danny K. Davis Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov

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Sep 30, 2003

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9003)

Apr 24, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Apr 10, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Apr 10, 2003

Introduced in House

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Latest action September 30, 2003

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9003)

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Sickle Cell Treatment Act of 2003 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to include primary and secondary preventative medical strategies, treatment, and services, including genetic counseling and testing, for individuals who have Sickle Cell Disease as medical assistance under the Medicaid program.

Directs the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration to conduct a demonstration program for the development and establishment of systemic mechanisms, including a National Coordinating Center, to improve the prevention and treatment of Sickle Cell Disease.

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Committees of jurisdiction 2

Energy and Commerce Committee
House of Representatives
Health Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Energy and Commerce Committee

Cosponsors 11

Bell, Chris

· Feb 24, 2004

DeLauro, Rosa L.

Connecticut · Feb 24, 2004

Schakowsky, Janice D.

Illinois · Jun 10, 2003

DEUTSCH, PETER

· May 21, 2003

Norton, Eleanor Holmes

District of Columbia · May 21, 2003

Clyburn, James E.

South Carolina · May 20, 2003

Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"

Virginia · May 20, 2003

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