H.R. 548
IntroducedHealth Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2017
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ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Kelly (PA) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the primary sponsor of H.R. 548, a bill originally introduced by Representative Dent, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings under clause 7 of rule XII.
5/21/2018 • House
Summary
Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2017
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to deem a hospital or an emergency department and a physician or physician group of a hospital or emergency department to be an employee of the Public Health Service with liability protection provided by the United States for purposes of any civil action that may arise due to providing emergency or post-stabilization services on or after January 1, 2016.
Introduced in House • 1/13/2017
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Originated in the House
Introduced
January 13, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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