H.R.1676: Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act

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285 (170 Democrats, 115 Republicans)

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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)

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There are 16 statements associated with H.R.1676.

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Bill Actions

Date Description
July 24, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
July 23, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
July 23, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules.
July 23, 2018

On 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)
July 23, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
July 23, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1676.
July 23, 2018
Mr. Walden moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
July 12, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
July 12, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
June 27, 2018
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
June 27, 2018
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
March 24, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
March 22, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
March 22, 2017

Introduced in the House by Eliot L. Engel (D-N.Y.)

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