H.R. 745 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Safe Nursing and Patient Care Act of 2003
H.R. 745 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Feb 12, 2003, sponsored by Fortney Pete Stark with 110 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
- Feb 12, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 110
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Safe Nursing and Patient Care Act of 2003 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to place limitations on mandatory overtime for nurses, protect nurses against retaliation in any manner with respect to any aspect of employment, and provide for civil money penalties for violations of such provisions.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Fortney Pete Stark (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 105 Democrats, 4 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 12, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1773) (Mar 12, 2003)
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- S. 313: Animal Drug User Fee Act of 2003
- 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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