H.R.1339: Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act

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Bill Cosponsors

170 (138 Democrats, 32 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants or contracts for the establishment or operation of Palliative Care and Hospice Education Centers. Requires such Centers to: (1) improve the training of health professionals in palliative care for individuals with serious or life-threatening illnesses; (2) develop and...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

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Bill Actions

Date Description
March 22, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
March 21, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
March 21, 2013

Introduced in the House by Eliot L. Engel (D-N.Y.)

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