Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 2026
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Improving the Treatment of the U.S. Territories Under Federal Health Programs Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Oct 26, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Oct 26, 2017
Latest Action
Oct 26, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2026
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Florida
Democrat
New Jersey
Democrat
New Jersey
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Improving the Treatment of the U.S. Territories Under Federal Health Programs Act of 2017

This bill alters provisions under Medicaid, Medicare, and Medicare Advantage relating to U.S. territories, including payment calculations and enrollment periods.

Text (1)
October 26, 2017
Actions (2)
10/26/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
10/26/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:13 PM