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H.R.4870: United States Public Health Service Modernization Act of 2019
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Oct. 28, 2019
- Latest Major Action Oct. 29, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (6 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Oct. 28, 2019
Bill Summary
United States Public Health Service Modernization Act of 2019 This bill allows for the deployment of the Ready Reserve Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (Commissioned Corps) to serve in public health emergencies. Certain provisions related to compensation and leave without authority that apply to the Armed Forces shall also apply to officers of the Commissioned Corps or their beneficiaries.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 29, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Oct. 28, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Oct. 28, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Michael C. Burgess (R-Texas) |