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Sickle Cell Treatment Act of 2003

Introduced: April 10, 2003 Introduced by: Davis, Danny K. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

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

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.

What's happening now September 30, 2003

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9003)

Committees of jurisdiction 2