A bill to exend until March 15, 1986, the application of certain tobacco excise taxes, trade adjustment assistance, and borrowing authority under the railroad unemployment insurance program, and to extend until March 15, 1986, and December 31, 1986, the application of certain medicare hospital and physician provisions, respectively.
Fifth Emergency Extension Act of 1985-86 - Extends until March 15, 1986: (1) the increase in the excise tax on cigarettes; (2) the trade adjustment assistance program; (3) borrowing authority under the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act; and (4) Medicare hospital payment rate provisions.
Extends until January 31, 1986, Medicare physician payment rate provisions. Extends certain provisions of the Social Security Act relating to prevailing charge levels for physician's services and customary charges for physician's services until December 31, 1986.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Committee on Rules Granted a Rule Providing One Hour Debate; Waiving All Points of Order Against Consideration of the Bill.
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.
For Further Action See H.R.4006.
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