H.R. 2580 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2007
H.R. 2580 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Jun 6, 2007, sponsored by Phil Gingrey with 85 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 6, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 85
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Help Efficient, Accessible, Low Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2007 - Sets conditions for lawsuits arising from health care liability claims regarding 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
Phil Gingrey (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 81 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 6, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Jun 6, 2007)
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- H.R. 710: Charlie W. Norwood Living Organ Donation Act
- S. 2484: A bill to rename the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development as the Eunice…
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- S. 2499: Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007
Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Judiciary Committee
More
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