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- H.R.4959
H.R.4959: Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2016
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 15, 2016
- Latest Major Action April 22, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
27 (11 Democrats, 16 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2016 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to study access by underserved populations to general surgeons, including whether the health professional shortage area designation under the National Health Service Corps program accurately assesses adequacy of access or whether another measure or designation would be more appropriate. HHS must consider potential methodologies...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 22, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| April 15, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| April 15, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Larry Bucshon (R-Ind.) |