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H.R.1375: Prescriber Support Act of 2017
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 7, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 17, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (10 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 7, 2017
Bill Summary
Prescriber Support Act of 2017 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants to states for systems that help prescribers: (1) treat and manage patient pain; and (2) prevent, identify, and respond to patient substance misuse and substance abuse disorders. In awarding grants, HHS must give priority to states with the greatest need.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 17, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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March 7, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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March 7, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Katherine Clark (D-Mass.) |