H.R. 2498 · 106th Congress · 1999–2000
To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for recommendations of the Secretary of Health and Human Services regarding the placement of automatic external defibrillators in Federal buildings in order to improve survival rates of individuals who experience cardiac arrest in such buildings, and to establish protections from civil liability arising from the emergency use of the devices.
H.R. 2498 in the 106th Congress (1999–2000) became law — introduced on Jul 13, 1999, sponsored by Cliff Stearns. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 106th Congress (1999–2000), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 13, 1999
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 106-505
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 13, 1999
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawNov 13, 2000
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Cardiac Arrest Survival ActHouse · May 23, 2000
- Cardiac Arrest Survival ActHouse · Oct 27, 2000
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