GovTrack’s Bill Summary
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H.Res. 299 (108th): Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a voluntary program for prescription drug coverage under the Medicare Program, to modernize the Medicare Program, and for other purposes and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2596) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction to individuals for amounts contributed to health savings security accounts and health savings accounts, to provide for the disposition of unused health benefits in cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, and for other purposes.
- Introduced:
- Jun 25, 2003 (108th Congress, 2003–2004)
- Sponsor:
- Rep. Deborah Pryce [R-OH15]
- Status:
- Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
- See Instead:
- This resolution sets the rules for debate for another bill, such as limiting who can submit an amendment and setting floor debate time.
The resolution’s title was written by the resolution’s sponsor. H.Res. stands for House simple resolution.
Library of Congress Summary
The summary below was written by the Congressional Research Service, which is a nonpartisan division of the Library of Congress.
6/26/2003--Passed House without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 1 (Medicare prescription drug coverage and Medicare program modernization).
House Republican Conference Summary
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No summary available.
House Democratic Caucus Summary
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