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H.R. 819 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004

Local Emergency Health Services Reimbursement Act of 2003

H.R. 819 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Feb 13, 2003, sponsored by Jim Kolbe with 29 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 13, 2003
Co-sponsors
29
Policy area
Health

What it does

Local Emergency Health Services Reimbursement Act of 2003 - Amends the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 to appropriate $1,450,000,000 for each of FY's 2004 through 2008 for allotments to States for reimbursement of emergency health services furnished to undocumented aliens (presently such appropriations end after FY 2001). Sets forth formulas for the disbursement of funds by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Jim Kolbe (R-AZ). Co-sponsors: 21 Democrats, 8 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 13, 2003
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman. (Feb 26, 2003)

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