United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HRES 680 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that, as part of any agreement on Medicare reform, Medicare should not be changed for any citizens of the United States over the age of 55 and any agreement should provide a detailed plan to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse in the program.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th 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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Summary

Affirms the deep obligation of the House of Representatives to fulfill the promises made to U.S. senior citizens regarding access to Medicare upon retirement. Expresses its firm commitment that no changes in Medicare, including coverage and age of eligibility, be made for U.S. citizens over the age of 55 on the date of enactment of this resolution. Expresses its firm commitment that any Medicare reform package should provide a detailed plan to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse in the Medicare program.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  2. Referred to House Energy and Commerce

  3. Referred to House Ways and Means

  4. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 680 do?
Affirms the deep obligation of the House of Representatives to fulfill the promises made to U.S. senior citizens regarding access to Medicare upon retirement. Expresses its firm commitment that no changes in Medicare, including coverage and age of eligibility, be made for U.S. citizens over the age of 55 on the date of enactment of this resolution. Expresses its firm commitment that any Medicare reform package should provide a detailed plan to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse in the Medicare program.
Who sponsors HRES 680?
HRES 680 is sponsored by Scott Rigell (R).
What is the current status of HRES 680?
This bill died with 112th 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.
Where can I track HRES 680?
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