S. 544 · 96th Congress · 1979–1980
A bill to amend titles XV and XVI of the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend the authorities and requirements under those titles for health planning and health resources development.
S. 544 in the 96th Congress (1979–1980) became law — introduced on Mar 5, 1979, sponsored by Ted Kennedy. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 5, 1979
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 96-79
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 5, 1979
- Passed the SenateYes
- Passed the HouseYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawOct 4, 1979
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To agree to the conference report on S. 544, health planning. (motion passed)House · Sep 20, 1979
More bills from Ted Kennedy in the 96th Congress
- S. 961: A bill to amend the Speedy Trial Act of 1974.
- S. 1157: A bill to authorize appropriations for the purpose of carrying out the activities of the…
- S. 241: A bill to restructure the Federal Law Enforcement Assistance Administration, to assist State and…
- S. 643: A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise the procedures for the admission of…
- S. 1177: A bill to improve the provision of mental health services and otherwise promote mental health…
- S. 568: A bill to promote the full use of human resources in science and technology through a…
- S. 988: A bill entitled the Health Science Promotion Act of 1979.
Other Health bills in the 96th Congress
- S. 7: A Bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to revise and improve certain health-care programs…
- H.R. 4556: A bill to amend section 1521 of the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of…
- S. 230: A bill to amend title VIII of the Public Health Service Act to extend through fiscal year 1980 the…
- S. 497: A bill to extend the authorizations of appropriations relating to emergency medical services…
- H.R. 3892: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs…
- S. 716: A bill to amend the Retired Federal Employees Health Benefits Act, as amended, with respect to the…
- H.R. 5015: A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to extend the Federal Physicians Comparability…
- H.R. 5025: A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide that any person eligible for medical care…
- S. 440: A bill to revise and extend the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment…
- S. 525: A bill to amend the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972, and for other purposes.
More
From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.
Cite or embed this page
Capitol Receipts, “S. 544 (96th Congress): A bill to amend titles XV and XVI of the…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/96-s-544/a-bill-to-amend-titles-xv-and-xvi-of (accessed 2026-10-17).