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HR 1031 99th Congress House

A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for medicaid coverage of acupuncturists' services.

Introduced: September 5, 1985 See on congress.gov
Social Welfare AcupunctureHealthMedicaid
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It never became law before the 99th Congress (1985–1986) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 26, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Feb 7, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 7, 1985
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 26, 1985

Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for the professional services of a licensed or certified acupuncturist.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Sep 5, 1985
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1031: A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for medicaid coverage of acupuncturists' services.. 99th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-1031/
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"H.R. 1031: A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for medicaid coverage of acupuncturists' services.." 99th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-1031/.
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H.R. 1031, 99th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-1031/.
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