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118th Congress Health

H.R. 7432: Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Feb 23, 2024
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Feb 23, 2024

This bill allows state Medicaid programs to cover home health services for those with sickle cell disease.

States that choose to provide these services must report on the quality of health care provided to these individuals, their access to care, and the associated costs. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must issue best practices for states with respect to these services.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

0 votes on this bill

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

4

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

6 points earned
  1. 1Michael Burgess R-TX SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History

  1. Feb 23, 2024Introduced in the House by Michael Burgess.
Show the full action history (3 actions)
  1. Feb 23, 2024Introduced in House
  2. Feb 23, 2024Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  3. Feb 23, 2024Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.