Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 1995

Summary

Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 1995 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to prescribe frequency and payment limits under Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) for screening fecal-occult blood tests, flexible sigmoidoscopies, barium enemas, and other appropriate screening procedures for colorectal cancer, such as a colonoscopy.

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Timeline

1. 2 November 1995

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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2. 2 November 1995

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S16627)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 2 November 1995

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 2 November 1995 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 2 November 1995

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• Introduced in Senate

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Sponsors

• Rep. Breaux, John B. [D-LA-7] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Kerrey, J. Robert [D-NE] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Robb, Charles S. [D-VA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Frahm, Sheila [R-KS] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Moseley-Braun, Carol [D-IL] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssfi00 · Standing

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