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- H.R.2205
H.R.2205: Ending Defensive Medicine and Encouraging Innovative Reforms Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced June 16, 2011
- Latest Major Action Aug. 25, 2011
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Summary
Ending Defensive Medicine and Encouraging Innovative Reforms Act of 2011 - Sets conditions for lawsuits arising from health care liability claims regarding health care goods or services or any medical product affecting interstate commerce. Provides for periodic payment of future damages. Makes each party liable only for the amount of damages directly proportional to such party's percentage of responsibility. Requires the dismissal of any...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 Energy and Commerce
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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| June 16, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Charlie Dent (R-Pa.) |