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- H.R.1883
H.R.1883: Patient Advocate Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 2, 2009
- Latest Major Action April 21, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Patient Advocate Act of 2009 - Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a demonstration program under which the Secretary may make grants for the development and operation of programs to provide services for patients to resolve health insurance, job retention, and debt crisis matters related to the patients' diagnosis and illness. Includes as services to be provided by grant recipients: (1) acting as contacts for...
(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 Health.
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| April 2, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Robert C. Scott (D-Va.) |