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HCONRES 213 109th Congress House Health Accreditation (Medical care) Congress Disabled Legislation Medicare Poverty Quality of care Social Welfare

Expressing the sense of Congress concerning the vital role of Medicare in the health care system of our Nation over the last 40 years.

Introduced: July 21, 2005 See on congress.gov
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 21, 2005
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Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) for the past 40 years, Medicare has made significant medical, social, and economic contributions to our Nation; (2) the access to care provided by Medicare has changed the course of health outcomes for the elderly and those with disabilities, preventing physical deterioration and preventing more individuals from slipping into poverty; (3) the program standards set under Medicare have brought social benefits such as quality certification and oversight of medical facilities to the benefit of all Americans; and (4) Congress must continue to support and strengthen this vital federal health insurance program that guarantees all Medicare beneficiaries affordable quality health care that meets their needs..

What's happening now July 21, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 213: Expressing the sense of Congress concerning the vital role of Medicare in the health care system of our Nation over the last 40 years.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HCONRES-213/
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"H. Con. Res. 213: Expressing the sense of Congress concerning the vital role of Medicare in the health care system of our Nation over the last 40 years.." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HCONRES-213/.
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H. Con. Res. 213, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HCONRES-213/.
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[H. Con. Res. 213: Expressing the sense of Congress concerning the vital role of Medicare in the health care system of our Nation over the last 40 years.](https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HCONRES-213/)
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