H.R. 2 - Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015

Health. 114th Congress (2015-2016) View bill details
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Summary:
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare sustainable growth rate and strengthen Medicare access by improving physician payments and making other improvements, to reauthorize the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (by CRS) 
Status:
The bill has become law. 
Amendments:
6 proposed amendments. 3 rejected. View amendments 
Senate Vote: On Passage

PASSED on April 14, 2015.

1/2 required to pass

voted YES: 92 voted NO: 8
0 voted present/not voting

Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015

H.R. 2 — 114th Congress (2015–2016)

Summary
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare sustainable growth rate and strengthen Medicare access by improving physician payments and making other improvements, to reauthorize the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
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Title
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare sustainable growth rate and strengthen Medicare access by improving physician payments and making other improvements, to reauthorize the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes.
Other Titles
  • Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015
  • Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015
  • Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015
  • Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015
  • Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015
Sponsor
Michael C. Burgess
Co-Sponsors
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Major Actions
Introduced3/24/2015
Referred to Committee
Amendments (6 proposed)
Passed House3/26/2015
Passed Senate4/14/2015
Signed by President4/16/2015
Bill History
Chamber/CommitteeMotionDateResult
select this voteHouseOn Passage: H R 2 Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 20153/26/2015This bill PASSED the House
392 voted YES 37 voted NO 4 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateOn the Amendment S.Amdt. 1114 to H.R. 2 (Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015)4/14/2015This amendment DID NOT PASS the Senate
54 voted YES 45 voted NO 1 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateOn the Motion (Motion to Waive Applicable Budgetary Discipline Bennet Amdt. No. 1115)4/14/2015This amendment DID NOT PASS the Senate
50 voted YES 50 voted NO 0 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateOn the Amendment S.Amdt. 1116 to H.R. 2 (Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015)4/14/2015This amendment DID NOT PASS the Senate
42 voted YES 58 voted NO 0 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateOn the Motion (Motion to Waive Applicable Budgetary Discipline Murray Amdt. No. 1117)4/14/2015This amendment DID NOT PASS the Senate
43 voted YES 57 voted NO 0 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateOn the Amendment S.Amdt. 1118 to H.R. 2 (Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015)4/14/2015This amendment DID NOT PASS the Senate
11 voted YES 89 voted NO 0 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateOn the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Cardin Amdt. No. 1119)4/14/2015This amendment DID NOT PASS the Senate
58 voted YES 42 voted NO 0 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateOn the Motion (Motion to Waive Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: H.R. 2)4/14/2015This motion PASSED the Senate
71 voted YES 29 voted NO 0 voted present/not voting
currently selectedSenateOn Passage of the Bill H.R. 24/14/2015This bill PASSED the Senate
92 voted YES 8 voted NO 0 voted present/not voting
ActionDateDescription
Introduced3/24/2015
3/24/2015Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Agriculture, Natural Resources, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
3/24/2015Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
3/24/2015Introduced in House
3/25/2015Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 173 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
3/25/2015Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
3/26/2015Rule H. Res. 173 passed House.
3/26/2015Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 173.
3/26/2015Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
3/26/2015DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2.
3/26/2015The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3/26/2015Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3/26/2015Received in the Senate, read twice.
3/26/2015
3/26/2015House amendment offered
select this voteHouse Vote on Passage3/26/2015On Passage: H R 2 Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015
4/14/2015Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
4/14/2015Point of order that the measure violates the CBA raised in Senate.
4/14/2015Point of order that the amendment violates the CBA raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 1115.
4/14/2015Amendment SA 1115 ruled out of order by the chair.
4/14/2015Point of order that the amendment violates the CBA raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 1117.
4/14/2015Amendment SA 1117 ruled out of order by the chair.
4/14/2015Point of order that the amendment violates the CBA raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 1119.
4/14/2015Amendment SA 1119 ruled out of order by the chair.
4/14/2015
4/14/2015Senate amendment submitted
4/14/2015Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 1119 proposed by Senator Cardin.
4/14/2015
4/14/2015Senate amendment submitted
4/14/2015Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 1118 proposed by Senator Cotton.
4/14/2015
4/14/2015Senate amendment submitted
4/14/2015Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 1117 proposed by Senator Murray.
4/14/2015
4/14/2015Senate amendment submitted
4/14/2015Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 1116 proposed by Senator Lee.
4/14/2015
4/14/2015Senate amendment submitted
4/14/2015Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 1115 proposed by Senator Bennet.
4/14/2015
4/14/2015Senate amendment submitted
4/14/2015Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 1114 proposed by Senator Cornyn.
4/14/2015Amendment SA 1114 proposed by Senator Cornyn. (consideration: CR S2156-2157; text: CR S2156) To repeal the individual mandate.
4/14/2015Amendment SA 1115 proposed by Senator Bennet. (consideration: CR S2157-2158) To protect and retain our Children's Health Insurance Program for 4 years (PRO-CHIP).
4/14/2015Amendment SA 1116 proposed by Senator Lee. (consideration: CR S2158; text: CR S2158) To strike the provision excluding the budgetary effects of the Act from PAYGO requirements.
4/14/2015Amendment SA 1117 proposed by Senator Murray. (consideration: CR S2158-2159) To improve women's access to quality health care.
4/14/2015Amendment SA 1118 proposed by Senator Cotton. (consideration: CR S2159; text: CR S2159) To provide steady updates of payment rates under the Medicare physician fee schedule.
4/14/2015Amendment SA 1119 proposed by Senator Cardin. (consideration: CR S2160) To repeal the therapy cap and provide for medical review of outpatient therapy services.
select this voteVote4/14/2015On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1114 to H.R. 2 (Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015)
select this voteVote4/14/2015On the Motion (Motion to Waive Applicable Budgetary Discipline Bennet Amdt. No. 1115)
select this voteVote4/14/2015On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1116 to H.R. 2 (Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015)
select this voteVote4/14/2015On the Motion (Motion to Waive Applicable Budgetary Discipline Murray Amdt. No. 1117)
select this voteVote4/14/2015On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1118 to H.R. 2 (Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015)
select this voteVote4/14/2015On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Cardin Amdt. No. 1119)
select this voteVote4/14/2015On the Motion (Motion to Waive Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: H.R. 2)
currently selectedSenate Vote on Passage4/14/2015On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2
4/15/2015Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President4/16/2015Presented to President.
Signed4/16/2015Signed by President.
Enacted4/16/2015Became Public Law No: 114-10.
NumberSponsorDate OfferedStatus
select this voteS. Amdt. 1114Cornyn, John [R-TX]April 14, 2015Failed by roll call vote on April 13, 2015.

To repeal the individual mandate.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1115Bennet, Michael [D-CO]April 14, 2015Offered on April 13, 2015.

To protect and retain our Children's Health Insurance Program for 4 years (PRO-CHIP).

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1116Lee, Mike [R-UT]April 14, 2015Failed by roll call vote on April 13, 2015.

To strike the provision excluding the budgetary effects of the Act from PAYGO requirements.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1117Murray, Patty [D-WA]April 14, 2015Offered on April 13, 2015.

To improve women's access to quality health care.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1118Cotton, Tom [R-AR]April 14, 2015Failed by roll call vote on April 13, 2015.

To provide steady updates of payment rates under the Medicare physician fee schedule.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 1119Cardin, Benjamin [D-MD]April 14, 2015Offered on April 13, 2015.

To repeal the therapy cap and provide for medical review of outpatient therapy services.

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Contributions

  1. November - December 2010 For $609,253 Against $33,431
  2. January - February 2011 For $1,647,806 Against $230,275
  3. March - April 2011 For $4,225,202 Against $362,923
  4. May - June 2011 For $4,222,158 Against $372,627
  5. July - August 2011 For $1,960,312 Against $145,510
  6. September - October 2011 For $4,215,504 Against $391,936
  7. November - December 2011 For $3,910,772 Against $338,080
  8. January - February 2012 For $2,400,875 Against $243,947
  9. March - April 2012 For $4,831,297 Against $621,655
  10. May - June 2012 For $5,593,322 Against $642,902
  11. July - August 2012 For $4,276,455 Against $483,450
  12. September - October 2012 For $8,904,778 Against $1,049,916
  13. November - December 2012 For $1,505,070 Against $166,009
  14. January - February 2013 For $1,505,408 Against $38,200
  15. March - April 2013 For $4,195,277 Against $304,779
  16. May - June 2013 For $4,964,231 Against $277,318
  17. July - August 2013 For $2,192,827 Against $146,444
  18. September - October 2013 For $3,890,017 Against $285,971
  19. November - December 2013 For $3,572,349 Against $457,244
  20. January - February 2014 For $2,427,142 Against $259,335
  21. March - April 2014 For $4,521,501 Against $790,102
  22. May - June 2014 For $5,658,974 Against $595,785
  23. July - August 2014 For $3,488,116 Against $452,548
  24. September - October 2014 For $6,928,317 Against $1,995,405
  25. November - December 2014 For $1,652,408 Against $264,993
  26. January - February 2015 For $1,858,074 Against $164,338
  27. March - April 2015 For $4,515,316 Against $566,814
  28. May - June 2015 For $3,829,338 Against $637,657
  29. July - August 2015 For $2,249,200 Against $133,575
  30. September - October 2015 For $3,586,906 Against $333,599
  31. November - December 2015 For $3,416,058 Against $250,182
  32. January - February 2016 For $2,092,081 Against $234,198
  33. March - April 2016 For $4,529,933 Against $448,094
  34. May - June 2016 For $5,224,352 Against $697,572
  35. July - August 2016 For $3,125,815 Against $927,024
  36. September - October 2016 For $4,050,012 Against $1,260,473
  37. November - December 2016 For $234,002 Against $78,187

Votes

186 Organizations Supported and 7 Opposed; See Which Ones

Organizations that took a position on
Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015: On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2

186 organizations supported this bill

60 Plus Association
60 Plus Association (2015, March 24). Seniors Group Stands Behind Dumping the Doc Fix. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from House Energy and Commerce Committee.
Actors' Equity
Rother, John (2015, March 25). National Coalition on Health Care Letter on HR 2. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from National Coalition on Health Care.
Adrian Dominican Sisters
Rother, John (2015, March 25). National Coalition on Health Care Letter on HR 2. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from National Coalition on Health Care.
Aetna
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
AFL-CIO
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
AIDS Healthcare Foundation
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
Alliance of Specialty Medicine
Alliance of Specialty Medicine (2015, March 25). Alliance of Specialty Medicine Member Letter on H.R. 2. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from American Urological Association.
ALS Association
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
Ambulatory Surgery Center Association
Prentice, William (2015, March 24). ASCA Letter on HR 2. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from House Energy and Commerce Committee.
America's Essential Hospitals
Undersigned (2015, April 13). Letter to Senate: Hospital Groups Urge Support of H.R. 2 to Permanently Fix SGR. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from American Hospital Association.
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (2015, March 25). URGENT CALL TO ACTION: Act NOW to Ensure Continued Funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Retrieved March 25, 2015, from AACAP.
American Academy of Dermatology
Office of Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (2015, March 25). FACT SHEET: Some of the Groups Supporting H.R. 2, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Office of Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi.
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Alliance of Specialty Medicine (2015, March 25). Alliance of Specialty Medicine Member Letter on H.R. 2. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from American Urological Association.
American Academy of Family Physicians
American Academy of Family Physicians (2015, March 26). Full Repeal of SGR Passes House, Moves to Senate. Retrieved March 26, 2015, from American Academy of Family Physicians.
American Academy of Nursing
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2015, March 28). AAO-HNS Members: Tell The U.S. Senate to Pass H.R. 2 - SGR Repeal!. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from AAO-HNS Capwiz.
American Academy of Pediatrics
American Academy of Pediatrics (2015, March 26). Medical Leaders Applaud House Approval of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act. Retrieved April 2, 2015, from American Academy of Pediatrics.
American Academy of Physician Assistants
American Academy of Physician Assistants (2015, March 27). Statement from the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) on March 26th U.S. House passage of H.R. 2, The Medicare and CHIP Reauthorization Act. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from American Academy of Physician Assistants.
American Association of Birth Centers
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
undersigned organizations (2015, March 24). APRN Groups Call for Swift Passage of HR 2, “Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act” . Retrieved April 13, 2015, from House Energy and Commerce Committee.
American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
Office of Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (2015, March 25). FACT SHEET: Some of the Groups Supporting H.R. 2, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Office of Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi.
American Association of Diabetes Educators
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Alliance of Specialty Medicine (2015, March 25). Alliance of Specialty Medicine Member Letter on H.R. 2. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from American Urological Association.
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
undersigned organizations (2015, March 24). APRN Groups Call for Swift Passage of HR 2, “Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act” . Retrieved April 13, 2015, from House Energy and Commerce Committee.
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (2015, March 26). SGR Bill A Big Bipartisan Step to Protecting Health Care Access, Improving Quality. Retrieved March 26, 2015, from ASCAN.
American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Office of Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (2015, March 25). FACT SHEET: Some of the Groups Supporting H.R. 2, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Office of Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi.
American College of Cardiology
Office of Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (2015, March 25). FACT SHEET: Some of the Groups Supporting H.R. 2, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Office of Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi.
American College of Clinical Pharmacy
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
American College of Emergency Physicians
American College of Emergency Physicians (2015, March 26). ACEP Supports Repeal of the SGR: "Congress Must Replace Failure with Success". Retrieved March 26, 2015, from American College of Emergency Physicians.
American College of Nurse-Midwives
undersigned organizations (2015, March 24). APRN Groups Call for Swift Passage of HR 2, “Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act” . Retrieved April 13, 2015, from House Energy and Commerce Committee.
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
American Academy of Pediatrics, American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists & American Medical Association (2015, March 26). Medical Leaders Applaud House Approval of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act. Retrieved April 2, 2015, from American Academy of Pediatrics.
American College of Physicians
Fleming, David A. (2015, March 26). American College of Physicians Letter on HR 2. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from American College of Physicians.
American College of Radiology
Allen, Bibb & Thorwarth, William T. (2015, March 24). ACR Letter on HR 2. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from House Energy and Commerce Committee.
American College of Surgeons
Office of Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (2015, March 25). FACT SHEET: Some of the Groups Supporting H.R. 2, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Office of Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi.
American Dental Education Association
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
American Federation of Teachers
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
American Gastroenterological Association
Alliance of Specialty Medicine (2015, March 25). Alliance of Specialty Medicine Member Letter on H.R. 2. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from American Urological Association.
American Health Care Association
American Health Care Association (2015, April 12). AHCA Encourages Quick Senate Action on Permanent Doc Fix. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from American Health Care Association.
American Hospital Association
Umbdenstock, Rich (2015, March 24). AHA Letter to Members of Congress. Retrieved March 25, 2015, from AHA.
American Legacy Foundation
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
American Library Association
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
American Medical Association
Wah, Robert M. (2015, March 27). AMA Urges Immediate Congressional Action Upon Return from Recess. Retrieved March 30, 2015, from AMA.
American Nurses Association
American Nurses Association (2015, March 27). Medicare Bill Passed by House Would Seek Expanded Use of Nurses’ Services. Retrieved April 2, 2015, from American Nurses Association.
American Occupational Therapy Association
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
American Osteopathic Association
Office of Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (2015, March 25). FACT SHEET: Some of the Groups Supporting H.R. 2, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Office of Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi.
American Psychological Association Practice Organization
APA Practice Organization (2015, April 13). House Passes SGR Repeal Bill; Senate Delays Vote. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from APA Practice Central.
American Society for Clinical Pathology
American Society for Clinical Pathology (2015, April 13). Contact Congress to Support SGR Repeal. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from American Society for Clinical Pathology.
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Association
Alliance of Specialty Medicine (2015, March 25). Alliance of Specialty Medicine Member Letter on H.R. 2. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from American Urological Association.
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Schmitt, Colleen M. (2015, March 25). ASGE Letter on HR 2. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from House Energy and Commerce Committee.
American Society for Mohs Surgery
Alliance of Specialty Medicine (2015, March 25). Alliance of Specialty Medicine Member Letter on H.R. 2. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from American Urological Association.
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Alliance of Specialty Medicine (2015, March 25). Alliance of Specialty Medicine Member Letter on H.R. 2. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from American Urological Association.
American Society of Clinical Oncology
American Society of Clinical Oncology (2015, April 7). 21% Medicare Cut Becomes Reality Unless Senators Repeal SGR Next Week. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from American Society of Clinical Oncology.
American Society of Echocardiography
Alliance of Specialty Medicine (2015, March 25). Alliance of Specialty Medicine Member Letter on H.R. 2. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from American Urological Association.
American Society of Hematology
American Society of Hematology (2015, March 31). Urge the Senate to Pass H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from American Society of Hematology.
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
Wolinsky, David (2015, March 25). ASNC Letter on HR 2. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from American Society of Nuclear Cardiology.
American Urological Association
Alliance of Specialty Medicine (2015, March 25). Alliance of Specialty Medicine Member Letter on H.R. 2. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from American Urological Association.
Americans for Tax Reform
Ellis, Ryan (2015, April 7). Senate Should Pass H.R. 2, Medicare Reform Bill. Retrieved April 8, 2015, from ATR.
AmerisourceBergen
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
Anthem
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
Association of American Medical Colleges
Association of American Medical Colleges (2015, March 24). AAMC Encouraged by Medicare Physician Payment System Repeal Agreement. Retrieved March 25, 2015, from AAMC.
Association of Departments of Family Medicine
Cullison, Sam, Kuzel, Anton, Shaffer, Todd & Glazier, Rick (2015, March 25). Council of Academic Family Medicine Letter to Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from STFM.
Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors
Cullison, Sam, Kuzel, Anton, Shaffer, Todd & Glazier, Rick (2015, March 25). Council of Academic Family Medicine Letter to Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from STFM.
Athenahealth
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
Best Doctors
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
Bipartisan Policy Center
Bipartisan Policy Center (2015, March 25). BPC Urges Congress to Pass Legislation to Reform Medicare and Extend Children's Health Insurance. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from House Energy and Commerce Committee.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
Blue Shield of California
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
Boeing Company
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
Brain Injury Association of America
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
Bread for the City
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
Business Roundtable
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
C-Change
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
California Association of Physician Groups
Crane, Donald H. (2015, March 25). CAPG Letter on HR 2. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from House Energy and Commerce Committee.
California Hospital Association
Dauner, C. Duane (2015, March 24). California Hospital Association Letter on HR 2. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from House Energy and Commerce Committee.
California Public Employees' Retirement System
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
California State Teachers' Retirement System
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
Center for American Progress
Center for American Progress (2015, March 25). RELEASE: CAP Urges Congress to Enact Medicare and CHIP Bill. Retrieved March 25, 2015, from CAP.
Center for Law and Social Policy
Office of Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (2015, March 25). FACT SHEET: Some of the Groups Supporting H.R. 2, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Office of Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi.
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Office of Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (2015, March 25). FACT SHEET: Some of the Groups Supporting H.R. 2, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Office of Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi.
Childbirth Connection
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
Children's Defense Fund
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
coalition of state rheumatology organizations
Alliance of Specialty Medicine (2015, March 25). Alliance of Specialty Medicine Member Letter on H.R. 2. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from American Urological Association.
Committee for Economic Development
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
Common Cause
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
Communications Workers of America
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Alliance of Specialty Medicine (2015, March 25). Alliance of Specialty Medicine Member Letter on H.R. 2. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from American Urological Association.
Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
Council of Academic Family Medicine
Cullison, Sam, Kuzel, Anton, Shaffer, Todd & Glazier, Rick (2015, March 25). Council of Academic Family Medicine Letter to Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from STFM.
CVS Caremark
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
Digestive Health Physicians Association
Ketover, Scott (2015, March 25). DHPA Letter on HR 2. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from House Energy and Commerce Committee.
Dow Chemical Company
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
Duke Energy
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
Episcopal Church
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
Families USA
Office of Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (2015, March 25). FACT SHEET: Some of the Groups Supporting H.R. 2, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Office of Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi.
FasterCures
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
Genetic Alliance
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association
undersigned organizations (2015, March 24). APRN Groups Call for Swift Passage of HR 2, “Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act”. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from House Energy and Commerce Committee.
Giant Food
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
Gross Electric
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
Health Coalition on Liability and Access
Health Coalition on Liability and Access (2015, April 15). Health Coalition Applauds Congress for Action on Medical Liability Reform. Retrieved July 14, 2015, from PR Newswire.
Health IT Now
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
Health Tech Strategies
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
Healthcare Quality Coalition
Healthcare Quality Coalition (2015, March 25). Support of H.R. 2—the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Healthcare Quality Coalition.
Intel Corporation
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
International Federation of Professional & Technical Engineers
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
Japanese American Citizens League
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
Large Urology Group Practice Association
Large Urology Group Practice Association (2015, March 26). LUGPA Applauds House SGR Reform Bill Passage and Urges Quick Senate Action. Retrieved March 26, 2015, from LUGPA.
Latino Coalition
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
League of Women Voters
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
LGBT Tech Partnership
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
March of Dimes
Howse, Jennifer L. (2015, March 24). March of Dimes Letter on HR 2. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from March of Dimes.
Mayo Clinic Health System
Healthcare Quality Coalition (2015, March 25). Support of H.R. 2—the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Healthcare Quality Coalition.
McKesson
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
Medical Group Management Association
Fischer-Wright, Halee (2015, March 23). MGMA Letter on HR 2. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from House Energy and Commerce Committee.
Midwest Business Group on Health
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
Motion Picture Association of America
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
National Alliance for Caregiving
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
National Association of Chain Drug Stores
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists
undersigned organizations (2015, March 24). APRN Groups Call for Swift Passage of HR 2, “Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act” . Retrieved April 13, 2015, from House Energy and Commerce Committee.
National Association of Community Health Centers
National Association of Community Health Centers (2015, March 24). NACHC Statement on Bipartisan House SGR Legislation. Retrieved March 25, 2015, from NACHC.
National Association of Health Underwriters
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
National Association of Manufacturers
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health
undersigned organizations (2015, March 24). APRN Groups Call for Swift Passage of HR 2, “Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act”. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from House Energy and Commerce Committee.
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Office of Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (2015, March 25). FACT SHEET: Some of the Groups Supporting H.R. 2, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Office of Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi.
National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems
Undersigned (2015, April 13). Letter to Senate: Hospital Groups Urge Support of H.R. 2 to Permanently Fix SGR. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from American Hospital Association.
National Association of Spine Specialists
National Association of Spine Specialists (2015, March 25). Spine Specialists Support H.R. 2 (Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015). Retrieved April 13, 2015, from House Energy and Commerce Committee.
National Association of Urban Hospitals
Kugler, Ellen (2015, March 25). NAUH Letter on HR 2. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from House Energy and Commerce Committee.
National Community Action Foundation
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
National Consumers League
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
National Coordinating Committee for Multiemployer Plans
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
National Council of La Raza
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
national disease clusters alliance
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
National Medical Association
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
National Patient Advocate Foundation
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
National Quality Forum
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
National Retail Federation
French, David (2015, March 24). NRF Letter on HR 2. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from House Energy and Commerce Committee.
National Rural Health Association
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
Newborn Coalition
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
North American Primary Care
Cullison, Sam, Kuzel, Anton, Shaffer, Todd & Glazier, Rick (2015, March 25). Council of Academic Family Medicine Letter to Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from STFM.
NTCA - The Rural Broadband Association
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
Open Minds
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
Oracle
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
Pacific Business Group on Health
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
Parkinson's Action Network
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare
Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare (2015, April 15). Home Health Leaders Applaud Passage of Medicare Physician Payment Reform Legislation. Retrieved July 14, 2015, from PR Newswire.
Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
Pharmaceutical Care Management Association
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
Premier
Childs, Blair (2015, March 24). Premier letter in support of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. Retrieved March 25, 2015, from Premier.
Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
Dashow, Jordan (2015, April 7). Unexpected Controversy in Extending Funding for Children's Health Insurance. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism.
Research!America
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
RetireSafe
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
SAG-AFTRA
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
Salvation Army
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
Samsung
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
SCAN Health Plan
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
Seniors Coalition
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
Service Employees International Union
Office of Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (2015, March 25). FACT SHEET: Some of the Groups Supporting H.R. 2, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Office of Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi.
Small Business Majority
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
Alliance of Specialty Medicine (2015, March 25). Alliance of Specialty Medicine Member Letter on H.R. 2. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from American Urological Association.
Society for Excellence in Eyecare
Alliance of Specialty Medicine (2015, March 25). Alliance of Specialty Medicine Member Letter on H.R. 2. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from American Urological Association.
Society for Human Resource Management
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine
Cullison, Sam, Kuzel, Anton, Shaffer, Todd & Glazier, Rick (2015, March 25). Council of Academic Family Medicine Letter to Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from STFM.
Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Allen, Mark S. (2015, March 25). H.R. 2 - Support. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from House Energy and Commerce Committee.
Software & Information Industry Association
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
Stop & Shop Supermarket
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
ThedaCare
Healthcare Quality Coalition (2015, March 25). Support of H.R. 2—the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Healthcare Quality Coalition.
Third Way
Kessler, Jim (2015, March 24). Third Way Statement on the Sustainable Growth Rate Compromise. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Third Way.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Josten, R. Bruce (2015, March 26). Hill Letter on H.R. 2, the "Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015". Retrieved March 31, 2015, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
U.S. PIRG
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
Union for Reform Judaism
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union
Rother, John (2015, March 25). NCHC Letter to Members of the House of Representatives. Retrieved April 14, 2015, from NCHC.
United Spinal Association
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
United Way of America
Office of Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (2015, March 25). FACT SHEET: Some of the Groups Supporting H.R. 2, Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Office of Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi.
US Oncology Network
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
Verizon Communications
Nunez, Molly (2015, March 26). Health IT Now Applauds House Passage of SGR-CHIP Bill. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Health IT Now.
VHA
Undersigned (2015, April 13). Letter to Senate: Hospital Groups Urge Support of H.R. 2 to Permanently Fix SGR. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from American Hospital Association.

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Association of American Physicians and Surgeons
Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (2015, April 1). Doctors Urge Senate to Reject Boehner-Pelosi ‘Doc Fix’. Retrieved April 1, 2015, from Association of American Physicians and Surgeons.
Club for Growth
Roth, Andrew (2015, March 20). KEY VOTE ALERT “No” on SGR Replacement Bill (HR ___). Retrieved April 2, 2015, from Club for Growth.
FreedomWorks
Kibbe, Matt (2015, March 25). Key Vote NO on the Doc Fix and CHIP Reauthorization, H.R. 2. Retrieved March 26, 2015, from FreedomWorks.
Heritage Action for America
Heritage Action (2015, March 25). “NO” $500 Billion Doc Fix Deal (H.R. 2). Retrieved March 25, 2015, from Heritage Action.
Madison Project
Madison Project (2015, March 31). Thank You To The Members Who Voted Correctly on H.R. 2. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Madison Project.
National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare
Richtman, Max (2015, April 14). Letter Regarding Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act. Retrieved October 31, 2016, from National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare.
Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood (2015, March 24). Planned Parenthood Calls on House to Reject Harmful Abortion Restriction. Retrieved April 13, 2015, from Planned Parenthood.

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Contributions data source: OpenSecrets.org

Contributions by Legislator

Namesort iconPartyState$ From Interest Groups
That Supported
$ From Interest Groups
That Opposed
Vote
Andrew Lamar AlexanderRTN$1,322,732$18,050Yes
Kelly AyotteRNH$1,728,740$369,382Yes
Tammy BaldwinDWI$2,039,455$96,164Yes
John BarrassoRWY$1,298,899$18,900Yes
Michael F. BennetDCO$3,017,888$48,224Yes
Richard BlumenthalDCT$1,222,178$60,633Yes
Roy BluntRMO$2,026,532$130,836Yes
Cory A. BookerDNJ$2,188,317$74,182Yes
John BoozmanRAR$647,484$20,232Yes
Barbara BoxerDCA$73,697$1,378Yes
Sherrod BrownDOH$2,709,650$89,792Yes
Richard BurrRNC$1,795,930$134,199Yes
Maria CantwellDWA$902,858$64,487Yes
Shelley Moore CapitoRWV$944,511$118,825Yes
Ben CardinDMD$1,331,000$22,525Yes
Tom CarperDDE$1,080,155$5,600Yes
Bob CaseyDPA$2,198,100$29,537Yes
Bill CassidyRLA$2,756,488$303,273Yes
Daniel CoatsRIN$212,750$1,500Yes
William Thad CochranRMS$863,908$7,250Yes
Susan M. CollinsRME$982,673$43,962Yes
Christopher A. CoonsDDE$1,031,027$15,433Yes
Bob CorkerRTN$1,331,091$28,370Yes
John CornynRTX$2,157,285$78,605Yes
Tom CottonRAR$1,082,456$1,229,842Yes
Mike CrapoRID$895,627$36,594Yes
Ted CruzRTX$1,257,866$1,875,947No
Steve DainesRMT$636,514$224,025Yes
Joe DonnellyDIN$968,808$0Yes
Dick DurbinDIL$1,449,904$25,550Yes
Mike EnziRWY$706,175$0Yes
Joni ErnstRIA$252,864$174,861Yes
Dianne FeinsteinDCA$1,039,670$27,637Yes
Deb FischerRNE$557,059$185,221Yes
Jeff FlakeRAZ$822,413$1,342,999Yes
Al FrankenDMN$1,516,798$70,954Yes
Cory GardnerRCO$1,250,266$392,155Yes
Kirsten E. GillibrandDNY$1,976,047$156,000Yes
Lindsey GrahamRSC$1,064,174$48,088Yes
Chuck GrassleyRIA$1,062,971$150,779Yes
Orrin G. HatchRUT$2,500,989$21,500Yes
Martin HeinrichDNM$1,220,699$42,986Yes
Heidi HeitkampDND$775,782$25,956Yes
Dean HellerRNV$1,068,094$129,337Yes
Mazie K. HironoDHI$737,878$42,560Yes
John HoevenRND$367,575$15,400Yes
Jim InhofeROK$497,553$48,174Yes
Johnny IsaksonRGA$1,347,625$35,445Yes
Ron JohnsonRWI$949,646$796,764Yes
Tim KaineDVA$2,697,026$43,378Yes
Angus S. King, Jr.IME$440,798$0Yes
Mark KirkRIL$1,192,646$221,295Yes
Amy KlobucharDMN$1,034,331$34,935Yes
James LankfordROK$895,401$142,490Yes
Patrick J. LeahyDVT$707,355$13,670Yes
Mike LeeRUT$496,595$727,234No
Joe Manchin, IIIDWV$1,134,473$0Yes
Ed MarkeyDMA$2,064,954$83,000Yes
John McCainRAZ$1,077,120$171,070Yes
Claire McCaskillDMO$1,836,652$108,500Yes
Addison "Mitch" McConnellRKY$3,927,963$228,606Yes
Bob MenéndezDNJ$2,247,395$24,499Yes
Jeff MerkleyDOR$882,086$32,332Yes
Barbara A. MikulskiDMD$304,625$0Yes
Jerry MoranRKS$745,546$7,700Yes
Lisa MurkowskiRAK$893,772$38,750Yes
Chris MurphyDCT$1,595,378$74,531Yes
Patty MurrayDWA$2,399,890$75,739Yes
Clarence "Bill" NelsonDFL$1,800,830$34,950Yes
Rand PaulRKY$974,118$447,992Yes
David PerdueRGA$761,415$199,928No
Gary C. PetersDMI$2,329,455$74,599Yes
Rob PortmanROH$2,628,403$205,086Yes
John "Jack" ReedDRI$590,887$6,500Yes
Harry ReidDNV$934,924$0Yes
Jim RischRID$203,467$45,587Yes
Charles "Pat" RobertsRKS$1,178,982$92,967Yes
Mike RoundsRSD$628,079$63,381Yes
Marco RubioRFL$1,478,476$850,205No
Bernie SandersIVT$601,309$41,901Yes
Ben SasseRNE$563,998$691,801No
Brian SchatzDHI$1,053,187$15,100Yes
Chuck SchumerDNY$3,425,287$28,585Yes
Tim ScottRSC$1,990,755$263,161No
Jeff SessionsRAL$282,300$4,000No
Jeanne ShaheenDNH$1,304,649$63,156Yes
Richard C. ShelbyRAL$367,900$2,700No
Debbie StabenowDMI$1,954,837$54,735Yes
Dan SullivanRAK$464,861$596,373Yes
Jon TesterDMT$1,515,637$80,333Yes
John ThuneRSD$1,013,078$166,033Yes
Thom TillisRNC$1,086,902$218,634Yes
Patrick J. ToomeyRPA$2,639,543$1,278,152Yes
Tom UdallDNM$931,947$30,150Yes
David VitterRLA$277,850$1,500Yes
Mark R. WarnerDVA$2,036,751$31,907Yes
Elizabeth WarrenDMA$4,461,182$138,707Yes
Sheldon WhitehouseDRI$938,402$23,660Yes
Roger F. WickerRMS$446,802$2,000Yes
Ron WydenDOR$2,701,438$20,873Yes

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NamePartyState$ From Interest Groups
That Supported
$ From Interest Groups
That Opposed
Vote
Andrew Lamar AlexanderRTN$1,322,732$18,050Yes
Kelly AyotteRNH$1,728,740$369,382Yes
Tammy BaldwinDWI$2,039,455$96,164Yes
John BarrassoRWY$1,298,899$18,900Yes
Michael F. BennetDCO$3,017,888$48,224Yes
Richard BlumenthalDCT$1,222,178$60,633Yes
Roy BluntRMO$2,026,532$130,836Yes
Cory A. BookerDNJ$2,188,317$74,182Yes
John BoozmanRAR$647,484$20,232Yes
Barbara BoxerDCA$73,697$1,378Yes
Sherrod BrownDOH$2,709,650$89,792Yes
Richard BurrRNC$1,795,930$134,199Yes
Maria CantwellDWA$902,858$64,487Yes
Shelley Moore CapitoRWV$944,511$118,825Yes
Ben CardinDMD$1,331,000$22,525Yes
Tom CarperDDE$1,080,155$5,600Yes
Bob CaseyDPA$2,198,100$29,537Yes
Bill CassidyRLA$2,756,488$303,273Yes
Daniel CoatsRIN$212,750$1,500Yes
William Thad CochranRMS$863,908$7,250Yes
Susan M. CollinsRME$982,673$43,962Yes
Christopher A. CoonsDDE$1,031,027$15,433Yes
Bob CorkerRTN$1,331,091$28,370Yes
John CornynRTX$2,157,285$78,605Yes
Tom CottonRAR$1,082,456$1,229,842Yes
Mike CrapoRID$895,627$36,594Yes
Ted CruzRTX$1,257,866$1,875,947No
Steve DainesRMT$636,514$224,025Yes
Joe DonnellyDIN$968,808$0Yes
Dick DurbinDIL$1,449,904$25,550Yes
Mike EnziRWY$706,175$0Yes
Joni ErnstRIA$252,864$174,861Yes
Dianne FeinsteinDCA$1,039,670$27,637Yes
Deb FischerRNE$557,059$185,221Yes
Jeff FlakeRAZ$822,413$1,342,999Yes
Al FrankenDMN$1,516,798$70,954Yes
Cory GardnerRCO$1,250,266$392,155Yes
Kirsten E. GillibrandDNY$1,976,047$156,000Yes
Lindsey GrahamRSC$1,064,174$48,088Yes
Chuck GrassleyRIA$1,062,971$150,779Yes
Orrin G. HatchRUT$2,500,989$21,500Yes
Martin HeinrichDNM$1,220,699$42,986Yes
Heidi HeitkampDND$775,782$25,956Yes
Dean HellerRNV$1,068,094$129,337Yes
Mazie K. HironoDHI$737,878$42,560Yes
John HoevenRND$367,575$15,400Yes
Jim InhofeROK$497,553$48,174Yes
Johnny IsaksonRGA$1,347,625$35,445Yes
Ron JohnsonRWI$949,646$796,764Yes
Tim KaineDVA$2,697,026$43,378Yes
Angus S. King, Jr.IME$440,798$0Yes
Mark KirkRIL$1,192,646$221,295Yes
Amy KlobucharDMN$1,034,331$34,935Yes
James LankfordROK$895,401$142,490Yes
Patrick J. LeahyDVT$707,355$13,670Yes
Mike LeeRUT$496,595$727,234No
Joe Manchin, IIIDWV$1,134,473$0Yes
Ed MarkeyDMA$2,064,954$83,000Yes
John McCainRAZ$1,077,120$171,070Yes
Claire McCaskillDMO$1,836,652$108,500Yes
Addison "Mitch" McConnellRKY$3,927,963$228,606Yes
Bob MenéndezDNJ$2,247,395$24,499Yes
Jeff MerkleyDOR$882,086$32,332Yes
Barbara A. MikulskiDMD$304,625$0Yes
Jerry MoranRKS$745,546$7,700Yes
Lisa MurkowskiRAK$893,772$38,750Yes
Chris MurphyDCT$1,595,378$74,531Yes
Patty MurrayDWA$2,399,890$75,739Yes
Clarence "Bill" NelsonDFL$1,800,830$34,950Yes
Rand PaulRKY$974,118$447,992Yes
David PerdueRGA$761,415$199,928No
Gary C. PetersDMI$2,329,455$74,599Yes
Rob PortmanROH$2,628,403$205,086Yes
John "Jack" ReedDRI$590,887$6,500Yes
Harry ReidDNV$934,924$0Yes
Jim RischRID$203,467$45,587Yes
Charles "Pat" RobertsRKS$1,178,982$92,967Yes
Mike RoundsRSD$628,079$63,381Yes
Marco RubioRFL$1,478,476$850,205No
Bernie SandersIVT$601,309$41,901Yes
Ben SasseRNE$563,998$691,801No
Brian SchatzDHI$1,053,187$15,100Yes
Chuck SchumerDNY$3,425,287$28,585Yes
Tim ScottRSC$1,990,755$263,161No
Jeff SessionsRAL$282,300$4,000No
Jeanne ShaheenDNH$1,304,649$63,156Yes
Richard C. ShelbyRAL$367,900$2,700No
Debbie StabenowDMI$1,954,837$54,735Yes
Dan SullivanRAK$464,861$596,373Yes
Jon TesterDMT$1,515,637$80,333Yes
John ThuneRSD$1,013,078$166,033Yes
Thom TillisRNC$1,086,902$218,634Yes
Patrick J. ToomeyRPA$2,639,543$1,278,152Yes
Tom UdallDNM$931,947$30,150Yes
David VitterRLA$277,850$1,500Yes
Mark R. WarnerDVA$2,036,751$31,907Yes
Elizabeth WarrenDMA$4,461,182$138,707Yes
Sheldon WhitehouseDRI$938,402$23,660Yes
Roger F. WickerRMS$446,802$2,000Yes
Ron WydenDOR$2,701,438$20,873Yes

Interest Groups that supported this bill

$ Donated
Other physician specialists$10,272,691
Physicians$9,118,059
Pharmaceutical manufacturing$8,625,639
Hospitals$8,196,785
Democratic/Liberal$7,379,240
Business services$6,782,239
Defense aerospace contractors$5,190,244
Gas & Electric Utilities$4,677,653
Computer software$4,556,122
Civil servant/public employee$4,474,818
Accident & health insurance$4,285,129
Chemicals$3,741,693
Motion Picture production & distribution$3,468,632
Nursing homes$3,257,123
HMOs$3,133,711
Building trades unions$2,949,215
Dentists$2,892,025
Computer components & accessories$2,532,104
Health care services$2,276,678
Outpatient health services (incl drug & alcohol)$2,224,128
Biotech products & research$1,849,495
Pharmaceutical wholesale$1,821,581
Food stores$1,740,226
Drug stores$1,475,560
Psychiatrists & psychologists$1,437,356
Electronics manufacturing & services$1,433,209
Optometrists & Ophthalmologists$1,397,698
Health, Education & Human Resources$1,301,294
Other non-physician health practitioners$1,237,173
Health care institutions$1,193,346
Cell/wireless service providers$1,172,188
Home care services$1,140,927
Telecommunications$1,085,653
Nurses$1,040,021
Teachers unions$910,780
Gay & lesbian rights & issues$815,726
Retail trade$815,174
Insurance$735,143
General business associations$683,423
Manufacturing$635,786
Minority/Ethnic Groups$612,336
Pharmacists$577,528
Children's rights$563,701
Health & welfare policy$547,752
Museums, art galleries, libraries, etc.$533,625
Churches, clergy & religious organizations$525,766
Medical schools$508,239
State & local govt employee unions$455,196
IBEW (Intl Brotherhood of Electrical Workers)$426,919
Food service & related unions$426,079
Mental Health Services$423,990
Small business associations$392,318
Commercial service unions$374,750
Chambers of commerce$358,176
Entertainment unions$344,500
Communications & hi-tech unions$341,900
Teamsters union$277,875
Elderly issues/Social Security$224,126
Labor Unions$197,000
Electrical lighting products$64,850
Health professionals$50,871
Fiscal & tax policy$43,350
AIDS treatment & testing$7,300
Consumer groups$750

Interest Groups that opposed this bill

$ Donated
Republican/Conservative$14,631,643
Abortion policy/Pro-Abortion Rights$2,050,855
Elderly issues/Social Security$224,126
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