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H.R.2439: Opioid Workforce Act of 2019
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 1, 2019
- Latest Major Action May 2, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
25 (20 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 1, 2019
Bill Summary
Opioid Workforce Act of 2019 This bill increases the number of residency positions eligible for graduate medical education payments under Medicare for hospitals that have addiction or pain management programs, with an aggregate increase of 1,000 positions over a five-year period.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 2, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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May 1, 2019 |
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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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May 1, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Brad Schneider (D-Ill.) |