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H.R. 1554

Referred to Committee

Jessie's Law

Introduced 3/15/2017•115th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

3/17/2017 • House

Summary

Jessie's Law

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to develop and disseminate standards for hospitals and physicians regarding displaying the history of opioid addiction in the medical records of patients who have provided information about their addiction to a health care provider.

Introduced in House • 3/15/2017

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health
Drug therapyDrug trafficking and controlled substancesDrug, alcohol, tobacco useHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnel

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (16)

Party Breakdown

7
Democrats
9
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-7]

Republican • MI-7

Sponsored 3/15/2017

Cosponsors (15)

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Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12]

D-MI-12

Joined 3/15/2017

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Rep. Jenkins, Evan H. [R-WV-3]

R-WV-3

Joined 5/8/2017

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Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15]

D-CA-15

Joined 6/7/2017

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Rep. MacArthur, Thomas [R-NJ-3]

R-NJ-3

Joined 6/29/2017

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

March 15, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committee Review

Floor Debate

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Other Chamber

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Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House3/15/2017

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors15