H.R. 534 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2005
H.R. 534 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Feb 2, 2005, sponsored by C. Cox with 141 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 2, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 141
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Help Efficient, Accessible, Low Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2005 -Sets forth provisions regulating lawsuits for health care liability claims concerning the provision of health care goods or services or any medical product affecting interstate commerce. Sets a statute of limitations of three years after the date of manifestation of injury or one year after the claimant discovers the injury, with certain exceptions.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
C. Cox (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 136 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 2, 2005
- 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 25, 2005)
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- S. 544: Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005
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- S. 172: A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the regulation of all…
- H.R. 2520: Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005
- H.R. 4579: Employee Retirement Preservation Act
- H.R. 4519: State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act of 2006
- S. 3504: Fetus Farming Prohibition Act of 2006
Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Judiciary Committee
More
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