H.R. 836 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2015
H.R. 836 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Feb 10, 2015, sponsored by Charles W. Dent with 111 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 10, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 111
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2015 Amends the Public Health Service Act to deem a hospital or an emergency department and a physician or physician group of a hospital or emergency department to be an employee of the Public Health Service with liability protection provided by the United States for purposes of any civil action that may arise due to providing emergency and post-stabilization services on or after Janua…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Charles W. Dent (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 104 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 10, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Feb 13, 2015)
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