A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress concerning the vital role of Medicare in the health care system of our Nation over the last 40 years.

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Introduced

29 July 2005

Last action

29 July 2005 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9544)

Sponsors

Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT], Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA], Sen. Corzine, Jon S. [D-NJ], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL], Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA], Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI], Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND], Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA], Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI], Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE], Sen. Dayton, Mark [D-MN], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD], Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Salazar, Ken [D-CO], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Bayh, Evan [D-IN], Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT], Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV], Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

14 January 2025

Healthcare

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Summary

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) for the past 40 years, Medicare has made significant medical, social, and economic contributions to our Nation; (2) the access to care provided by Medicare has changed the course of health outcomes for the elderly and those with disabilities preventing phsical deterioration and preventing more individuals from slipping into poverty; and (3) Congress must continue to support, strengthen, and enhance the quality of care in this vital federal health insurance program that guarantees all Medicare beneficiaries affordable health care that meets their needs.

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Timeline

29 July 2005
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9544)
Source: IntroReferral
29 July 2005
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9544-9545)
Source: IntroReferral
29 July 2005
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/50
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/109/sconres/50
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