While recently trying to find out why there was not more uproar in the insurance industry regarding the Section 111 reporting requirement when the MMSEA of 2007 was proposed to Congress, we found that perhaps it was because no one probably even knew what was coming. Note to would be lobbyists: If you ever want to sneak something through the legislature, do so right before the Christmas break. Take a look at this time line…who says our government can't get anything done?

S.2499
Title: A bill to amend titles XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to extend provisions under the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP programs, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Baucus, Max [MT] (introduced 12/18/2007)      Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 110-173 [GPO: Text, PDF]

ALL ACTIONS:

12/18/2007:

Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CRS15834-15843; text as passed Senate: CR S15837-15843)

12/18/2007 5:56pm:

Received in the House.

12/18/2007 6:01pm:

Held at the desk.

12/18/2007:

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

12/19/2007 10:38am:

Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

12/19/2007 10:38am:

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CRH16842-16855)

12/19/2007 10:38am:

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2499.

12/19/2007 11:31am:

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.

12/19/2007 4:22pm:

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H16900)

12/19/2007 4:29pm:

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 3 

12/19/2007 4:29pm:

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

12/19/2007:

Cleared for White House.

12/27/2007:

Presented to President.

12/29/2007:

Signed by President.

12/29/2007:

Became Public Law No: 110-173.

Available at:  http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:SN02499:@@@X

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