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H.R. 1580

Advance Directive Expansion Act of 1993

Advance Directive Expansion Act of 1993 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to require that individuals entitled to Medicare benefits be provided with notice of their rights to accept or refuse medical care and the right to formulate advance directives. Requires a similar notice with respect to advance directives for individuals enrolled in a State Medicaid plan.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Rep. Dooley, Calvin M. [D-CA-20](D-CA)Sponsor
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  1. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  2. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  3. IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E882)

  4. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Ways and Means Committee
  5. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  6. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  7. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House