H.R. 5 (112th): Protecting Access to Healthcare Act
- Introduced:
Jan 24, 2011
112th Congress, 2011–2013- Status:
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Died in a previous Congress
This bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress and was passed by the House on March 22, 2012 but was never passed by the Senate.
- Sponsor:
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Phil Gingrey
Representative for Georgia's 11th congressional district
Republican - Text:
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Last Updated: Apr 16, 2012
Length: 38 pages
About the bill
- Full Title
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.
- What is a bill?
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The “H.R.” in “H.R. 5” means this is a House of Representatives bill in the United States Congress. A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.
The bill’s title was written by its sponsor.
History
Details
- Cosponsors
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134 cosponsors (132R, 2D) (show)
- Committee Assignments
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The committee chair determines whether a bill will move past the committee stage.
- Votes
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Mar 22, 2012 11:45 a.m.
Agreed to 234/173Mar 22, 2012 11:50 a.m.
Failed 179/228Mar 22, 2012 11:56 a.m.
Agreed to 251/157Mar 22, 2012 12:29 p.m.
Failed 180/229Mar 22, 2012 12:36 p.m.
Passed 223/181
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- Primary Source
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