Medicare, Medicaid, and MCH Tobacco Cessation Promotion Act of 2008
Latest action · Jun 26, 2008 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6291-6292)
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.
- IntroducedJun 26, 2008
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Medicare, Medicaid, and MCH Tobacco Cessation Promotion Act of 2008- Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of: (1) counseling for cessation of tobacco use; and (2) tobacco cessation pharmacotherapy.
Provides for similar benefits under SSA titles V (Maternal and Child Health Services) and XIX (Medicaid).
Cosponsors 2
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jun 26, 2008.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MA | Edward M. Kennedy | Original | Jun 26, 2008 |
| D-NJ | Frank R. Lautenberg | Original | Jun 26, 2008 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jun 26, 2008Introduced in Senate
- Jun 26, 2008Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6291-6292)
- Jun 26, 2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6290-6291)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 6393 | Quit Smoking for Life Act of 2008 | Related bill | Jul 9, 2008 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Health.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jun 26, 2008Introduced in Senate
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