HCONRES 213 · 109th Congress 2005–2007, ended

Expressing the sense of Congress concerning the vital role of Medicare in the health care system of our Nation over the last 40 years.

Introduced Jul 21, 2005 Originated House Sponsor John D. Dingell D-MI

Fact sheet

Latest action · Jul 21, 2005 Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Progress

Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried. A concurrent resolution must be agreed to by both chambers, but it is not presented to the President and does not become law.

  1. IntroducedJul 21, 2005
  2. Agreed to in HouseNot reached
  3. Agreed to in SenateNot reached

Summary

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) for the past 40 years, Medicare has made significant medical, social, and economic contributions to our Nation; (2) the access to care provided by Medicare has changed the course of health outcomes for the elderly and those with disabilities, preventing physical deterioration and preventing more individuals from slipping into poverty; (3) the program standards set under Medicare have brought social benefits such as quality certification and oversight of medical facilities to the benefit of all Americans; and (4) Congress must continue to support and strengthen this vital federal health insurance program that guarantees all Medicare beneficiaries affordable quality health care that meets their needs..

Cosponsors 101

Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jul 21, 2005 to Oct 7, 2005, with 89 there on the day it was introduced.

SeatCosponsorSigned on
D-CAAdam B. SchiffOriginalJul 21, 2005
D-TXAl GreenOriginalJul 21, 2005
D-CABarbara LeeOriginalJul 21, 2005
D-MABarney FrankOriginalJul 21, 2005
D-MIBart StupakOriginalJul 21, 2005
D-MDBenjamin L. CardinOriginalJul 21, 2005
D-NCBob EtheridgeOriginalJul 21, 2005
D-CABob FilnerOriginalJul 21, 2005
D-NYCarolyn B. MaloneyOriginalJul 21, 2005
D-MICarolyn C. KilpatrickOriginalJul 21, 2005
D-TXCharles A. GonzalezOriginalJul 21, 2005
D-NYCharles B. RangelOriginalJul 21, 2005
D-MDChris Van HollenOriginalJul 21, 2005
D-MIDale E. KildeeOriginalJul 21, 2005
D-ILDanny K. DavisOriginalJul 21, 2005
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Actions 2

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  1. Jul 21, 2005Introduced in House
  2. Jul 21, 2005Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Related bills 1

Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.

BillTitleRelationshipLatest action
SCONRES 50A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress concerning the vital role of Medicare in the health care system of our Nation over the last 40 years.Related billJul 29, 2005

Subjects

Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Health.

Text 1

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  1. Jul 21, 2005Introduced in House

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