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- H.CON.RES.271
H.CON.RES.271: Expressing the sense of the Congress that public awareness and education about the importance of health care coverage is of the utmost priority and that a National Importance of Health Care Coverage Month should be established to promote these goals.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced Nov. 15, 2001
- Latest Major Action May 8, 2002
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
52 (21 Democrats, 32 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that a National Importance of Health Care Coverage Month should be established to promote a multifaceted educational effort about the importance of health care coverage, to increase awareness of available health care coverage options, and to include efforts to inform eligible persons on how to access public insurance programs.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
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Mrs. Wilson (NM) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 271.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 128).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Nov. 15, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Heather A. Wilson (R-N.M.) |