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H.R.1597: National Nurse Act of 2019
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 7, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 8, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
290 (218 Democrats, 72 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 7, 2019
Bill Summary
National Nurse Act of 2019 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to designate the Chief Nurse Officer of the Public Health Service as the National Nurse for Public Health. The position includes the authority to (1) provide leadership and coordination of Public Health Service nursing professional affairs for the Office of the Surgeon General and other agencies of the Public Health Service, (2) conduct outreach and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 8, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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March 7, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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March 7, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Texas) |