United States 115th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 5686 — Medicare CHOICE Act of 2018

Last action — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 575.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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The amendment adds details about the bill's progress, including additional sponsors and the committees involved in reporting it. This information is significant because it outlines the legislative journey of the bill, indicating support and the committees that reviewed it before it was presented to the whole House. The removal of the "Introduced in House" designation indicates that the bill has advanced beyond its initial introduction stage.

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5686 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
5686 Reported in House (RH)] <DOC> Union Calendar No.
575 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
5686 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require prescription drug plans under Medicare part D to include information on the adverse effects of opioid overutilization and of coverage of nonpharmacological therapies and nonopioid medications or devices used to treat pain.
5686 [Report No.
115-741, Part I] To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require prescription drug plans under Medicare part D to include information on the adverse effects of opioid overutilization and of coverage of nonpharmacological therapies and nonopioid medications or devices used to treat pain.
which was 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 _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require prescription drug plans under Medicare part D to include information on the adverse effects of opioid overutilization and of coverage of nonpharmacological therapies and nonopioid medications or devices used to treat pain.
which was 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 June 12, 2018 Additional sponsors:
Mrs.
Blackburn, Mr.
Fitzpatrick, and Mr.
Walden June 12, 2018 Reported from the Committee on Energy and Commerce June 12, 2018 The Committee on Ways and Means discharged;
committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require prescription drug plans under Medicare part D to include information on the adverse effects of opioid overutilization and of coverage of nonpharmacological therapies and nonopioid medications or devices used to treat pain.
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Union Calendar No.
575 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
R.
5686 [Report No.
115-741, Part I] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require prescription drug plans under Medicare part D to include information on the adverse effects of opioid overutilization and of coverage of nonpharmacological therapies and nonopioid medications or devices used to treat pain.
_______________________________________________________________________ June 12, 2018 Reported from the Committee on Energy and Commerce June 12, 2018 The Committee on Ways and Means discharged;
committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  6. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  7. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  8. Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-741, Part I.

  9. Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-741, Part I.

  10. Committee on Ways and Means discharged.

  11. Committee on Ways and Means discharged.

  12. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 575.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (546)

546 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 5686?
HR 5686 is sponsored by Paulsen, Erik (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 5686?
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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