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H.R.1339: Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 21, 2013
- Latest Major Action March 22, 2013
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
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)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 22, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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March 21, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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March 21, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Eliot L. Engel (D-N.Y.) |