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H.R.3119: Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced July 21, 2015
- Latest Major Action July 24, 2015
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
234 (145 Democrats, 89 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants or contracts for Palliative Care and Hospice Education Centers. These Centers must improve the training of health professionals in palliative care and establish traineeships for individuals preparing for advanced education nursing degrees, social work degrees, or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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July 24, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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July 21, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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July 21, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Eliot L. Engel (D-N.Y.) |