H.R. 5 [109th]: Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2005 (GovTrack.us)

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H.R. 5:

Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2005

109^th Congress

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To improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system.

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Sponsor:

Rep. John Gingrey [R-GA11]show cosponsors (63)

Text:

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Status:

	Introduced	Jul 21, 2005
	Referred to Committee	View Committee Assignments
	Amendments (1 proposed)	View Amendments
	Passed House	Jul 28, 2005
	Senate Vote	(did not occur)
	Signed by President	(did not occur)

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Last Action:

Jul 29, 2005: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Other Titles:

-- Malpractice Liability Reform bill

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Jul 28, 2005: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The totals were 230 Ayes, 194 Nays, 9 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.

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