To amend title VII of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs relating to the health professions workforce, and for other purposes.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
Janice “Jan” Schakowsky
Sponsor. Representative for Illinois's 9th congressional district. Democrat.
Passed House (Senate next) on Oct 28, 2019
This bill passed in the House on October 28, 2019 and goes to the Senate next for consideration.
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Energy and Commerce Committee Forwards Four Schakowsky Bills to the House Floor”
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Rep. Janice “Jan” Schakowsky [D-IL9]
(Sponsor)
on Jul 17, 2019
“Burgess EMPOWER for Health Act Passes House”
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Rep. Michael Burgess [R-TX26]
(Co-sponsor)
on Oct 28, 2019
“Daines Secures Vital Reforms to Ensure On-Time Federal Grain Inspections for Montana Farmers”
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Sen. Steve Daines [R-MT]
on May 21, 2015
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What stakeholders are saying
History
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May 16, 2019
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Introduced
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Jul 11, 2019
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Considered by Health
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Jul 17, 2019
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Ordered Reported
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Sep 24, 2019
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Reported by House Committee on Energy and Commerce
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Oct 25, 2019
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On House Schedule
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Oct 28, 2019
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Passed House (Senate next)
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Passed Senate
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H.R. 2781 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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