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H.R. 1432 (99th)

Handicapped Independence Assistance Act of 1985

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Introduced

6 March 1985

Last action

8 March 1985 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Zschau, Edwin V. W. [R-CA-12], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Wheat, Alan [D-MO-5], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Burton, Sala [D-CA-5], Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-At Large], Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Savage, Gus [D-IL-2], Rep. Kolter, Joseph P. [D-PA-4], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Wylie, Chalmers P. [R-OH-15]

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Summary

Handicapped Independence Assistance Act of 1985 - Amends titles XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to treat sensory and communication aids, including training in the use of such aids, as medical and other health services. Requires such items and services to be designed to substantially reduce handicaps to employment and education caused by blindness, deafness, a severe hearing or visual impairment, or the inability to communicate vocally. Limits expenses that may be incurred under this Act for such items and services.

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Timeline

  1. 6 March 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 March 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 March 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 March 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

  5. 8 March 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

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