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9/11 Comprehensive Health Benefits Act of 2007

Introduced: February 28, 2007 Introduced by: Nadler, Jerrold Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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Became law
Mar 14, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 1, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 28, 2007
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.
Feb 28, 2007
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

9/11 Comprehensive Health Benefits Act of 2007 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare-based eligibility and benefits for individuals with a 9/11 disaster-connected health condition.

Prohibits a workers' compensation law or plan from discriminating against an individual by virtue of the individual's entitlement to such benefits.

Prohibits an employer from discriminating against an individual regarding hiring, advancement, compensation, or other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment by virtue of the individual's entitlement to such benefits.

Makes Medicare the primary payor for 9/11-related coverage.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a consortium to conduct and coordinate screening, monitoring, treatment, and diagnostic research on the 9/11 disaster-connected health conditions.

What's happening now March 14, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 9
All 9 Democratic 9
D
Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Jun 7, 2007
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Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Feb 28, 2007
 D
Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Feb 28, 2007
 D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Feb 28, 2007
 D
Green, Al
Texas · Feb 28, 2007
 D
Matsui, Doris O.
California · Feb 28, 2007
 D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Feb 28, 2007
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Feb 28, 2007
 D
Velázquez, Nydia M.
New York · Feb 28, 2007
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