H.R. 5950 (110th): Detainee Basic Medical Care Act of 2008

Introduced:
May 01, 2008 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Rep. Zoe Lofgren [D-CA16]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:

S. 3005 (same title)
Referred to Committee — May 12, 2008

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Status

This bill was introduced on May 1, 2008, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 01, 2008
Cosponsors
24 cosponsors (22D, 2R) (show)
Committees

House Judiciary

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Full Title

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish procedures for the timely and effective delivery of medical and mental health care to all immigration detainees in custody, and for other purposes.

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Last updated May 01, 2008.
7 pages

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5/1/2008--Introduced.
Detainee Basic Medical Care Act of 2008 - Directs: (1) the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish procedures for the delivery of medical and mental health care to all immigration detainees in Department of Homeland Security (DHS) custody; and (2) that such procedures address all detainee health needs, including primary care, emergency care, chronic care, prenatal care, dental care, eye care, mental health care, medical dietary needs, and other medically necessary specialized care.

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