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- H.R.1238
H.R.1238: Medical Bills Interest Rate Relief Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced March 10, 2005
- Latest Major Action May 6, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
18 (18 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
Medical Bills Interest Rate Relief Act - Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) no American family or individual should be forced to choose between the health and life of a loved one and the financial constraints of medical care; (2) financial institutions, including credit card issuers, should not take financial advantage of unforeseen, nonpreventive, or catastrophic medical situations; and (3) individuals or families saddled with...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
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| March 10, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Alcee L. Hastings (D-Fla.) |