A joint resolution approving the discontinuation of the process for consideration and automatic…

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A joint resolution approving the discontinuation of the process for consideration and automatic implementation of the annual proposal of the Independent Medicare Advisory Board under section 1899A of the Social Security Act.

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12 cosponsors · 12 D

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This joint resolution initiates the process to terminate the Independent Medicare Advisory Board, which issues annual recommendations for reducing growth in Medicare expenditures.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Feb 1, 2017

This joint resolution initiates the process to terminate the Independent Medicare Advisory Board, which issues annual recommendations for reducing growth in Medicare expenditures.

Under current law, the enactment of a such a joint resolution is required in order to terminate the board.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A joint resolution approving the discontinuation of the process for consideration and automatic implementation of the annual proposal of the Independent Medicare Advisory Board under section 1899A of the Social Security Act.

Latest action (Feb 1, 2017): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Policy area: Health · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Feb 1, 2017

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No recorded floor vote found.