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H.R. 5615 (109th)

Dean Gallo Cancer Patient Compassion Act of 2006

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Introduced

14 June 2006

Last action

14 June 2006 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sponsors

Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9], JOHN CONYERS, Raúl Grijalva, Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Marshall, Jim [D-GA-8], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19], ROBERT BRADY, GENE GREEN, ALCEE HASTINGS

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

15 August 2025

Healthcare

Summary

The Dean Gallo Cancer Patient Compassion Act of 2006 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to waive the 24 month waiting period for Medicare coverage of certain individuals with distant stage cancer.

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Timeline

  1. 14 June 2006

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 June 2006

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 June 2006

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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