S. 1 (108^th): Prescription Drug and Medicare Improvement Act of 2003

Introduced:: Jun 11, 2003
108^th Congress, 2003–2004
Status:: Died in a previous Congress

This bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress and was passed by the Senate on June 27, 2003 but was never passed by the House.
Sponsor:: William “Bill” Frist

Senator from Tennessee

Republican
Text:: Read Text »
Last Updated: Jun 27, 2003
Length: 1044 pages

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Full Title

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a voluntary prescription drug benefit under the Medicare program and to strengthen and improve the Medicare program, and for other purposes.

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History

Jun 11, 2003		Introduced This is the first step in the legislative process. Read Text »
Jun 12, 2003		Reported by Committee A committee has issued a report to the full chamber recommending that the bill be considered further. Only about 1 in 4 bills are reported out of committee. Read Text » See Changes »
Jun 27, 2003		Passed Senate The bill was passed in a vote in the Senate. It goes to the House next. View Vote » Read Text » See Changes »
Jun 27, 2003		Alternative Bill — Passed House This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 1 (108th), possibly in lieu of similar activity on S. 1 (108th).
Jun 27, 2003		Text Published Updated bill text was published as of Public Print. Read Text » See Changes »
Jul 7, 2003		Alternative Bill — Passed Senate with Changes This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 1 (108th), possibly in lieu of similar activity on S. 1 (108th).
Nov 22, 2003		Alternative Bill — Conference Report Agreed to by House This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 1 (108th), possibly in lieu of similar activity on S. 1 (108th).
Nov 25, 2003		Alternative Bill — Conference Report Agreed to by Senate This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 1 (108th), possibly in lieu of similar activity on S. 1 (108th).
Dec 8, 2003		Alternative Bill — Enacted — Signed by the President This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 1 (108th), possibly in lieu of similar activity on S. 1 (108th).

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S. 1 (108th): Prescription Drug and Medicare Improvement Act of 2003

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S. 1 (108^th): Prescription Drug and Medicare Improvement Act of 2003