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H.R. 3548 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014

Improving Trauma Care Act of 2014

H.R. 3548 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Nov 20, 2013, sponsored by Bill Johnson with 12 co-sponsors.

During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Nov 20, 2013
Co-sponsors
12
Policy area
Health
Public law
Public Law 113-152

What it does

Improving Trauma Care Act of 2014 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to include in the definition of "trauma" injuries resulting from thermal, electrical, chemical, or radioactive agents, thus making burn centers eligible for trauma center grants and trauma research programs.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Bill Johnson (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 6 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedNov 20, 2013
  • Passed the HouseJun 24, 2014
  • Passed the SenateJul 31, 2014
  • Sent to the PresidentAug 4, 2014
  • Became lawAug 8, 2014

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-152. (Aug 8, 2014)

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