Bill115th CongressFiled Feb 1, 2017Health
S.J.Res. 17
A joint resolution approving the discontinuation of the process for consideration and automatic implementation of the annual proposal of the Independent Medicare Advisory Board under section 1899A of the Social Security Act.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 1, 2017)
This joint resolution initiates the process to terminate the Independent Medicare Advisory Board, which issues annual recommendations for reducing growth in Medicare expenditures.
Under current law, the enactment of a such a joint resolution is required in order to terminate the board.
What just happenedFeb 1, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX](R-TX)Sponsor
24 cosponsors24 R
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- Introduced in SenateFeb 1, 2017
- Feb 1, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Introduced in Senate