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H.R.539: USPSTF Transparency and Accountability Act of 2017
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 13, 2017
- Latest Major Action Feb. 1, 2017
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
27 (6 Democrats, 21 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 13, 2017
Bill Summary
USPSTF Transparency and Accountability Act of 2017 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to expand the scope and responsibilities of the United States Preventive Services Task Force to require it to: (1) publish research plans to guide its review of scientific evidence relating to the effectiveness of preventive services; (2) make evidence reports and recommendations available for public comment; (3) establish a system for grading...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 1, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Jan. 13, 2017 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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Jan. 13, 2017 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Jan. 13, 2017 |
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Jan. 13, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) |