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S.1580: Healthcare Equality and Accountability Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced July 29, 2005
- Latest Major Action Feb. 10, 2006
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
18 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Healthcare Equality and Accountability Act - FamilyCare Act of 2005 - Renames title XXI (State Children's Health Insurance Program) (SCHIP) of the Social Security Act as the FamilyCare Program and extends coverage to certain low-income adults. Establishes the National Commission for Expanded Access to Health Care. Amends the Public Health Service Act to provide limited English proficient individuals with improved access to health care,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| July 29, 2005 |
Introduced in the Senate by Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii) |