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- H.R.2580
H.R.2580: Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2007
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced June 6, 2007
- Latest Major Action June 6, 2007
- See the thirteen similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
86 (4 Democrats, 83 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Help Efficient, Accessible, Low Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2007 - Sets conditions for lawsuits arising from health care liability claims regarding health care goods or services or any medical product affecting interstate commerce. Sets a statute of limitations of three years after the date of manifestation of injury or one year after the claimant discovers the injury, with certain exceptions. Provides that nothing in this Act...
(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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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| June 6, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Phil Gingrey (R-Ga.) |