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S.693: 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 March 22, 2017
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
56 (38 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 17 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - 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
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 22, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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March 22, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) |