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- H.R.4281
H.R.4281: Patient Privacy Act of 1998
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced July 21, 1998
- Latest Major Action July 30, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
21 (3 Democrats, 19 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Patient Privacy Act of 1998 - Amends title XI of the Social Security Act to repeal: (1) the mandate for standards for unique health identifiers for each individual, employer, health plan, and health care provider for use in the health care system; and (2) the offense of wrongful disclosure of such identifiers.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| July 21, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by Ron Paul (R-Texas) |