HR 1041 112th Congress House Health Health technology, devices, supplies Medicare Public contracts and procurement

FIMBA

Introduced: November 1, 2011 Introduced by: Thompson, Glenn Republican · Pennsylvania See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps

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Passed Senate

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Became law

Mar 21, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Mar 17, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Mar 11, 2011

Introduced in House

Mar 11, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Appropriations, and 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.

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Fairness in Medicare Bidding Act or FIMBA - Amends part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS).

Rescinds specified unobligated balances of all discretionary appropriations, except those for the Department of Defense (DOD) or the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to determine and identify each account, program, project, and activity to which this rescission and its amount shall apply.

What's happening now March 21, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Committees of jurisdiction 5

Appropriations Committee
House of Representatives
Energy and Commerce Committee
House of Representatives
Health Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Ways and Means Committee
Health Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Energy and Commerce Committee
Ways and Means Committee
House of Representatives