(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the guidelines of the United States Preventive Services Task Force would not prohibit an insurer from providing coverage for mammography services in addition to those recommended by the Task Force and should not be used by insurers to deny coverage for services that are not recommended on a routine basis; and (2) the National Cancer Institute should continue to invest and provide leadership regarding research to develop more effective breast cancer screening tools and strategies.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H14910-14916)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 971.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H14942-14943)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 974).(text: CR H14910)
Roll Call #974 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 974). (text: CR H14910)
Roll Call #974 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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