H.R. 5385 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Dr. Benjy Frances Brooks Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2018
H.R. 5385 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Mar 22, 2018, sponsored by Gene Green with 75 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 22, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 75
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 115-241
What it does
Dr. Benjy Frances Brooks Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize through FY2023 the program that provides payments to children's hospitals that operate graduate medical education programs.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gene Green (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 37 Democrats, 38 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 22, 2018
- Passed the HouseJul 23, 2018
- Passed the SenateSep 4, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentSep 6, 2018
- Became lawSep 18, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-241. (Sep 18, 2018)
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