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- H.R.6432
H.R.6432: To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a task force to conduct a study on physician shortages, including barriers to physicians trained abroad practicing in the United States, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 3, 2020
- Latest Major Action April 3, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 3, 2020
Bill Summary
This bill establishes a task force in the Department of Health and Human Services to study (1) impacts of, including financial costs related to, physician shortages; and (2) barriers faced by foreign-trained physicians practicing in the United States. The task force must submit a report detailing its findings and recommendations to Congress.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 3, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| April 3, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Tony Cárdenas (D-Calif.) |