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H.R. 1828 (99th)

Federal Health Care Cost Cutting Act of 1985

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Introduced

28 March 1985

Last action

15 April 1985 · Committee

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.

Sponsors

Rep. Pease, Donald J. [D-OH-13], Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6], Rep. Frenzel, Bill [R-MN-3], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Hiler, John Patrick [R-IN-3], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8], Rep. Nielson, Howard C. [R-UT-3], Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7], Rep. Olin, James R. [D-VA-6], Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Henry, Paul B. [R-MI-5], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Eckart, Dennis E. [D-OH-11], Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19], Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Rep. DioGuardi, Joseph J. [R-NY-20], Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6], Rep. Miller, John R. [R-WA-1]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

3 June 2026

Healthcare

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Summary

Federal Health Care Cost Cutting Act of 1985 - Directs the Secretary of Defense and the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to report to the Congress concerning actions taken to implement the recommendations of the September 1, 1982, GAO report entitled "Millions Can Be Saved Through Better Energy Management in Federal Hospitals." Amends part B (Peer Review of the Utilization and Quality of Health Care Services) of title XI and titles XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require second opinions with respect to elective surgery procedures.

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Timeline

  1. 28 March 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 March 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 March 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 April 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

  5. 9 April 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  6. 15 April 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.

    Source: Committee

  7. 15 April 1985

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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