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H.R.2953: Elder Care Safety Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Nov. 8, 1997
- Latest Major Action Nov. 20, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (20 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Elder Care Safety Act of 1997 - Declares that a nursing facility (including a skilled nursing facility), home health agency, or hospice program (covered facility) under the Medicare and Medicaid programs of titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act may not: (1) employ an individual as a nurse or home health aide unless the facility has requested from the State nurse and home health aide registry a background check (including a criminal...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Commerce
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
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| Nov. 8, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Joseph P. Kennedy II (D-Mass.) |