Bill97th CongressFiled Jan 5, 1981Social Welfare
H.R. 597
A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to include services of licensed (registered) nurses, physician extenders, and nurse practitioners among the services for which payment may be made under the medicare and medicaid programs.
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What it does
A plain-language summary from the Congressional Research Service isn’t available yet for this bill. CRS summaries are typically posted within a few weeks of introduction.
What just happenedFeb 6, 1981
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-25](D-CA)Sponsor