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H.R.1676: Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 22, 2017
- Latest Major Action July 24, 2018
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
285 (170 Democrats, 115 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - July 24, 2018
- Engrossed in House - July 23, 2018
- Introduced in House - March 22, 2017
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 provide support 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 advanced...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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July 24, 2018 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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July 23, 2018 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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July 23, 2018 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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July 23, 2018 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6602-6604) |
July 23, 2018 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6602-6605)
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July 23, 2018 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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July 23, 2018 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1676.
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July 23, 2018 |
Mr. Walden moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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July 12, 2018 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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July 12, 2018 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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June 27, 2018 |
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
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June 27, 2018 |
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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March 24, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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March 22, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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March 22, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Eliot L. Engel (D-N.Y.) |