H.Res. 299 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a voluntary program for prescription drug coverage under the Medicare Program, to modernize the Medicare Program, and for other purposes and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2596) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction to individuals for amounts contributed to health savings security accounts and health savings accounts, to provide for the disposition of unused health benefits in cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, and for other purposes. | PoliFocus

H.Res. 299108th Congress

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a voluntary program for prescription drug coverage under the Medicare Program, to modernize the Medicare Program, and for other purposes and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2596) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction to individuals for amounts contributed to health savings security accounts and health savings accounts, to provide for the disposition of unused health benefits in cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, and for other purposes.

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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 1 (Medicare prescription drug coverage and Medicare program modernization).

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H.R. 1Medicare Prescription Drug bill
2003-12-08Became Public Law No: 108-173.
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H.R. 2596Health Savings and Affordability Act of 2003
2003-06-27Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 299, H.R. 2596 is laid on the table.
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Legislative Actions

2003-06-25
Introduced in House
2003-06-26
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-181, by Ms. Pryce (OH).
2003-06-26
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-181, by Ms. Pryce (OH).
2003-06-26
Amendment in the nature of a substitute by, and if offered by, Mr. Rangel is debatable for one hour. H.R. 2596 shall be considered in the House and after final adoption, shall be appended to the text of H.R. 1. H.R. 2596 will then be laid on the table. Concurrent resolutions providing for adjournment of the House and Senate in July shall be in order for consideration. Finally, the Committee on Appropriations shall have until midnight on Thursday, July 3, 2003 to file a report making appropriations for the Department of Defense for FY 2004.
2003-06-26
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 75.
2003-06-26
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5952-5973)
2003-06-26
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 299.
2003-06-26
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 203 (Roll no. 321). (text: CR H5963-5972)
Roll Call #321 (House)
2003-06-26
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 221 - 203 (Roll no. 322).(text: CR H5952)
Roll Call #322 (House)

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