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H.R.4280: Help Efficient, Accessible, Low Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2004
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced May 5, 2004
- Latest Major Action May 13, 2004
- See the twelve similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
23 (2 Democrats, 22 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Help Efficient, Accessible, Low Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2004 - Sets forth provisions regulating lawsuits for health care liability claims concerning the provision of health care goods or services or any medical product affecting interstate commerce. (Sec. 3) Sets a statute of limitations of three years after the date of manifestation of injury or one year after the claimant discovers the injury, or should have discovered the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 Judiciary
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 638 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4279, H.R. 4280 and H.R. 4281. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
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Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 638.
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Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4279, H.R. 4280 and H.R. 4281. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to House Resolution 638, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4280.
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Mr. Conyers moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary and Energy and Commerce.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Conyers motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to add a complete new text.
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On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 193 - 231 (Roll no. 165).
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On passage Passed by recorded vote: 229 - 197 (Roll no. 166).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 638, H.R. 4280 is laid on the table.
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| May 5, 2004 |
Introduced in the House by James C. Greenwood (R-Pa.) |