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H.R. 2464

Referred to Committee

More Help for Seniors Act of 2021

Introduced 4/13/2021•117th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

4/14/2021 • House

Summary

More Help for Seniors Act of 2021

This bill expands eligibility for low-income subsidies under the Medicare prescription drug benefit. Specifically, the bill raises the maximum allowable income for beneficiaries to qualify from 150% to 200% of the federal poverty line.

Introduced in House • 4/13/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health
Health care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingMedicarePrescription drugs

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (4)

Party Breakdown

4
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0
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Sponsor

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Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2]

Democrat • MN-2

Sponsored 4/13/2021

Cosponsors (3)

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Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]

D-WI-4

Joined 4/13/2021

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Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]

D-NY-25

Joined 4/13/2021

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Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33]

D-TX-33

Joined 4/13/2021

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

April 13, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Introduced in House4/13/2021

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors3