Congress: 106th

Sponsor: Representative Hansen, James V. (03/23/1999)

Committees: House - Commerce

Description: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit the Secretary of Health and Human Services to waive recoupment of Federal government Medicaid claims to tobacco-related State settlements if the State uses a portion of those funds for programs to reduce the use of tobacco products and to assist in the economic diversification of tobacco farming communities.

Lastest Action: 04/06/1999 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.  (All Actions)

Official: H.R.1232 -- 106th Congress