Legislators
Bills
Statements
Lobbying
Travel
Searching...- Bills
- H.R.5040
H.R.5040: Health Information Technology Extension for Behavioral Health Services Act of 2010
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 15, 2010
- Latest Major Action May 3, 2010
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
85 (75 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Health Information Technology Extension for Behavioral Health Services Act of 2010 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to expand the definition of "health care provider" for purposes of health information technology provisions to include a behavioral or mental health professional, a substance abuse professional, a psychiatric hospital, a behavioral and mental health clinic, and a substance abuse treatment facility. Requires the Secretary of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
|
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.
|
|
|
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
|
|
|
Referred to House Ways and Means
|
|
|
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
|
|
| April 15, 2010 |
Introduced in the House by Patrick J. Kennedy (D-R.I.) |