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H.R.5559: Independent Health Record Bank Act of 2006
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced June 8, 2006
- Latest Major Action June 23, 2006
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (1 Democrat, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Independent Health Record Bank Act of 2006 - Requires the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to prescribe standards for the establishment and certification of independent health record banks to store individual electronic health records. Gives an individual ownership over his/her entire health record with the right to review its contents at any time during normal business hours. Allows a bank to generate revenue through the sale...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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 Energy and Commerce
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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June 8, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Paul D. Ryan (R-Wis.) |