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H.R. 1332

Referred to Committee

Fair Care Act of 2019

Introduced 2/25/2019•116th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

2/26/2019 • House

Summary

Fair Care Act of 2019

This bill addresses the health care system, including Medicare, Medicaid, the private health insurance market, and the prescription drug approval process. The bill also revises tax provisions related to certain health care costs and establishes requirements for lawsuits involving health care provided, at least in part, through a federal program or with federal funds.

Introduced in House • 2/25/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health
AbortionAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesAgingAppropriationsCivil actions and liabilityCompetition and antitrustCongressional oversightCriminal procedure and sentencingDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationEmployee benefits and pensionsEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFood and Drug Administration (FDA)Fraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust funds

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (1)

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Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4]

Republican • AR-4

Sponsored 2/25/2019

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

February 25, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Oversight and Reform, Education and Labor, Rules, the Budget, Armed Services, and House Administration, 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.

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Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House2/25/2019

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors0