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- H.R.5688
H.R.5688: Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2006
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced June 27, 2006
- Latest Major Action July 17, 2006
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (3 Democrats, 11 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2006 - Prohibits any person who is a licensed health care service provider but who is not a medical doctor or a doctor of osteopathic medicine, dental surgery, or dental medicine from making any statement or engaging in any act that deceives or misleads the public or a prospective or current patient into believing that such person is a doctor or has the same or equivalent education, skills, or training....
(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 Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
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| June 27, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by John Sullivan (R-Okla.) |