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Summary of Bill S 1624

This bill, designated as S. 1624 in the 119th Congress and introduced on May 6, 2025, aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act. It specifically focuses on establishing a minimum threshold on the work geographic index for physicians' services provided in Hawaii.

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Current Status of Bill S 1624

Bill S 1624 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 6, 2025. Bill S 1624 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 6, 2025.  Bill S 1624's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of May 6, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1624

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
4
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1624

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1624

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a floor on the work geographic index for physicians' services furnished in Hawaii.
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a floor on the work geographic index for physicians' services furnished in Hawaii.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1624

Brian Schatz
Brian Schatz
HawaiiDemocrat
Mazie K. Hirono
Mazie K. Hirono
HawaiiDemocrat

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