To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare sustainable growth rate and improve Medicare payments for physicians and other professionals, and for other purposes.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
113th Congress (2013–2015)
This bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress and was passed by the House on March 14, 2014 but was never passed by the Senate.
Although this bill was not enacted, its provisions could have become law by being included in another bill. It is common for legislative text to be introduced concurrently in multiple bills (called companion bills), re-introduced in subsequent sessions of Congress in new bills, or added to larger bills (sometimes called omnibus bills).
118 Cosponsors (70 Republicans, 48 Democrats)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“House Prepared to Vote to #FixSGR, Provide Certainty and Peace of Mind to Seniors and Their Doctors”
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Rep. Michael Burgess [R-TX26]
(Sponsor)
on Mar 14, 2014
“Fort Bend News: Health Panel chairman hails progress on finding a fairer way to pay Medicare doctors”
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Rep. Kevin Brady [R-TX8, 1997-2022]
(Co-sponsor)
on Mar 16, 2014
“Congressman Crowley Opposes Yet Another Attempt by House Republicans to Play Political Games with Seniors’ Access to Health Care”
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Rep. Joseph “Joe” Crowley [D-NY14, 2013-2018]
on Mar 14, 2014
History
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Feb 6, 2014
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Introduced
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Mar 13, 2014
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Rules Change —
Agreed To
This activity took place on a related bill, H.Res. 515 (113th). |
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Mar 14, 2014
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Passed House (Senate next)
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Mar 19, 2015
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Reintroduced Bill —
Introduced
This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 1470 (114th). |
H.R. 4015 (113th) was a bill in the United States Congress.
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