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S.1854: Medical Surge Capacity Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Nov. 10, 2011
- Latest Major Action Nov. 10, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (3 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Medical Surge Capacity Act - Amends title XI (General Provisions) of the Social Security Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to waive or modify certain requirements with respect to health care items and services furnished by a health care provider in a geographical area in which, and in a period during which, one (current law requires both) of the following exists: (1) an emergency or disaster declared by the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Nov. 10, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard M. Burr (R-N.C.) |