Bill106th CongressFiled Feb 4, 1999Health
H.R. 610
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit the Secretary of Health and Human Services to waive recoupment of Federal government Medicaid claims to tobacco-related State settlements if the State uses the funds only for programs to reduce smoking and for public health purposes.
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What it does
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What just happenedMar 1, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Weygand, Robert A. [D-RI-2](D-RI)Sponsor
7 cosponsors