H.R. 1343 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Health Care Safety Net Act of 2008
H.R. 1343 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Mar 6, 2007, sponsored by Gene Green with 249 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 6, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 249
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 110-355
What it does
Health Care Safety Net Act of 2008 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize appropriations for FY2008-FY2012 for health centers to meet the health care needs of medically underserved populations.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gene Green (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 168 Democrats, 81 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 6, 2007
- Passed the HouseJun 4, 2008
- Passed the SenateSep 24, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentSep 30, 2008
- Became lawOct 8, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-355. (Oct 8, 2008)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jun 4, 2008 · Passed393–24
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Health Centers Renewal Act of 2007House · Jun 4, 2008
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Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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