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H.R. 148: Byron Nash Renal Medullary Carcinoma Awareness Act of 2017

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To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide incentives for education on the risk of renal medullary carcinoma in individuals who are receiving medical assistance under such title and who have Sickle Cell Disease.

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Sponsor and status

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Al Green

Sponsor. Representative for Texas's 9th congressional district. Democrat.

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Last Updated: Jan 3, 2017
Length: 2 pages
Introduced:

Jan 3, 2017

Status:

Introduced on Jan 3, 2017

This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on January 3, 2017. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.

Prognosis:

2% chance of being enacted according to Skopos Labs (details)

History

Jul 29, 2015
 
Earlier Version — Introduced

This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 3347 (114th).
Jan 3, 2017
 
Introduced

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Ordered Reported

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Passed House (Senate next)

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Passed Senate

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Signed by the President

H.R. 148 is a bill in the United States Congress.

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