HR 6280
109th Congress
House
Health
Cervical cancer
Medical fees
Medical screening
Medical tests
Medicare
Social Welfare
Women
Women's health
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of screening tests for human papillomavirus (HPV).
Introduced: September 29, 2006
Introduced by:
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Democratic
· Connecticut
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Became law
Oct 2, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sep 29, 2006
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Sep 29, 2006
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of screening tests for human papillomavirus (HPV) associated with a higher risk of cervical cancer.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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