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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jun 17, 1993
Extends the method for computing average subscription charges for Federal employee health benefits programs through contract year 1998. Expresses the sense of the Congress that nothing in this Act should be considered to reflect any view on any aspect of the comprehensive health care reform legislation.
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Sen. Pryor, David H. [D-AR] · D–AR
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Compensation and Employee Benefits.
Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9771)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 125.
Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Glenn without amendment. Without written report.
Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Glenn without amendment. Without written report.
Committee on Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7517-7518)
Introduced in Senate
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