H.R. 328 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Access to Hospitals Act of 2003
H.R. 328 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jan 8, 2003, sponsored by Ed Whitfield with 133 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 8, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 133
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Access to Hospitals Act of 2003 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to repeal specified reductions after FY 2000 and thereby extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital (DSH) allotments provided under the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000. Increases the Medicaid DSH allotment for the District of Columbia.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ed Whitfield (R-KY). Co-sponsors: 100 Democrats, 32 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 8, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Feb 3, 2003)
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- S. 286: Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Prevention Act of 2003
- S. 650: Pediatric Research Equity Act of 2003
- H.R. 1367: National Veterinary Medical Service Act
- H.R. 3038: Health Care Safety Net Amendments Technical Corrections Act of 2003
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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