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Bill99th CongressFiled Jun 10, 1986Health
S. 2536

Immunosuppressive Drug Therapy Act of 1986

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Oct 8, 1986)

(Measure passed Senate, amended)

Immunosuppressive Drug Therapy Act of 1986 - Amends title XIX (Block Grants) of the Public Health Service Act to establish an Immunosuppressive Drug Therapy Block Grant program to provide drugs to patients for the prevention of rejection of transplanted organs and tissues. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 through 1989.

Provides formulae for the allotment of appropriated funds to the States. Establishes a minimum allotment of $50,000 for each State. Enumerates the purposes for which the States may use such allotments.

Details the application procedures and grant requirements. Prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services from prescribing for a State the manner of compliance with such requirements.

Allows the Secretary to use appropriated funds to provide immunosuppressive drug therapy to eligible patients residing in States which did not apply for or qualify for an allotment.

Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress on the impact of this Act.

Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to authorize States to provide immunosuppressive drugs to individuals who have received organ transplants.

What just happenedOct 9, 1986

Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT](R-UT)Sponsor
7 cosponsors3 D4 R
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  1. Oct 9, 1986CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  2. Oct 9, 1986IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  3. Oct 8, 1986Floor

    Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.

  4. Oct 8, 1986Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.

  5. Aug 11, 1986Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 812.

  6. Aug 11, 1986Committee

    Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch with amendments. With written report No. 99-389. Additional views filed.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  7. Aug 11, 1986Committee14000

    Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch with amendments. With written report No. 99-389. Additional views filed.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  8. Jun 25, 1986Committee

    Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  9. Jun 11, 1986Committee

    Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Hearings held.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  10. Jun 10, 1986IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  11. Jun 10, 1986IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedOct 8, 198635
(Measure passed Senate, amended)

Immunosuppressive Drug Therapy Act of 1986 - Amends title XIX (Block Grants) of the Public Health Service Act to establish an Immunosuppressive Drug Therapy Block Grant program to provide drugs to patients for the prevention of rejection of transplanted organs and tissues. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 through 1989.

Provides formulae for the allotment of appropriated funds to the States. Establishes a minimum allotment of $50,000 for each State. Enumerates the purposes for which the States may use such allotments.

Details the application procedures and grant requirements. Prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services from prescribing for a State the manner of compliance with such requirements.

Allows the Secretary to use appropriated funds to provide immunosuppressive drug therapy to eligible patients residing in States which did not apply for or qualify for an allotment.

Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress on the impact of this Act.

Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to authorize States to provide immunosuppressive drugs to individuals who have received organ transplants.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Aug 11, 198601
(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Labor and Human Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 99-389)

Immunosuppressive Drug Therapy Act of 1986 - Amends title XIX (Block Grants) of the Public Health Service Act to establish an Immunosuppressive Drug Therapy Block Grant program to provide drugs to patients for the prevention of rejection of transplanted organs and tissues. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 through 1989.

Provides formulae for the allotment of appropriated funds to the States. Establishes a minimum allotment of $50,000 for each State. Enumerates the purposes for which the States may use such allotments.

Details the application procedures and grant requirements. Prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services from prescribing for a State the manner of compliance with such requirements.

Allows the Secretary to use appropriated funds to provide immunosuppressive drug therapy to eligible patients residing in States which did not apply for or qualify for an allotment.

Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress on the impact of this Act.

Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to authorize States to provide immunosuppressive drugs to individuals who have received organ transplants.

Introduced in SenateJun 10, 198600

Immunosuppressive Drug Therapy Act of 1986 - Amends title XIX (Block Grants) of the Public Health Service Act to establish an Immunosuppressive Drug Therapy Block Grant program to provide drugs to patients for the prevention of rejection of transplanted organs and tissues. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 through 1989.

Provides formulae for the allotment of appropriated funds to the States. Establishes a minimum allotment of $50,000 for each State. Enumerates the purposes for which the States may use such allotments.

Details the application procedures and grant requirements. Prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services from prescribing for a State the manner of compliance with such requirements.

Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress on the impact of this Act.

Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to authorize States to provide immunosuppressive drugs to individuals who have received organ transplants.