To eliminate Medicare and Medicaid coverage of drugs when used for treatment of erectile dysfunction.
Latest action · Aug 5, 2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJul 28, 2005
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Eliminates Medicaid (title XIX of the Social Security Act) coverage for drugs when used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.
Cosponsors 2
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jul 28, 2005.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-TN | Bart Gordon | Original | Jul 28, 2005 |
| R-GA | Phil Gingrey | Original | Jul 28, 2005 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Aug 5, 2005Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Jul 28, 2005Introduced in House
- Jul 28, 2005Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 3566 | To provide that no Federal funds may be expended for the payment or reimbursement of drugs when prescribed for the treatment of erectile or sexual dysfunction. | Related bill | Sep 19, 2005 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Health.
Text 1
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- Jul 28, 2005Introduced in House
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