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S. 2305: Humane Correctional Health Care Act

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A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a consistent standard of health care to the incarcerated, and for other purposes.

The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.

Sponsor and status

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Cory Booker

Sponsor. Junior Senator for New Jersey. Democrat.

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Last Updated: Jul 29, 2019
Length: 4 pages
Introduced
Jul 29, 2019
Status

Introduced on Jul 29, 2019

This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on July 29, 2019. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.

Prognosis
1% chance of being enacted according to Skopos Labs (details)
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Position statements

What stakeholders are saying

American College of Correctional Physicians We strongly support adequate Constitutionally required (8th amendment) provision of health care to those incarcerated as supported by Supreme Court case of Estelle v Gamble 429 U.S. 97; 75-929 (1976).

History

Jul 29, 2019
 
Introduced

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Passed Committee

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Passed Senate

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Passed House

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Signed by the President

S. 2305 is a 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.

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