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- H.R.3342
H.R.3342: Patient Safety and Health Care Whistleblower Protection Act of 1998
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 5, 1998
- Latest Major Action March 23, 1998
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
70 (65 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Patient Safety and Health Care Whistleblower Protection Act of 1998 - Prohibits retaliation or discrimination against a health care worker because the worker disclosed information, advocated for patients, or initiated, cooperated with, or participated in any governmental investigation or proceeding regarding the care, services, or conditions of a health care entity if: (1) the information is true; and (2) the information disclosed evidences a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 Judiciary
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
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| March 5, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by Mark Adam Foley (R-Fla.) |