S.1259: PATIENTS Act of 2009

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about health
  • Introduced June 15, 2009
  • Latest Major Action June 15, 2009

Bill Sponsor

Bill Summary

Preserving Access to Targeted, Individualized, and Effective New Treatments and Services (PATIENTS) Act of 2009 or the PATIENTS Act of 2009 - Prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) from using data obtained from the conduct of comparative effectiveness research, including such research that is conducted or supported using funds appropriated under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, to deny coverage of an item...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
June 15, 2009

Introduced in the Senate by Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.)

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