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H.R.647: Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 17, 2019
- Latest Major Action Oct. 29, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
295 (194 Democrats, 101 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - Oct. 29, 2019
- Engrossed in House - Oct. 28, 2019
- Introduced in House - Jan. 17, 2019
Bill Summary
Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take a series of actions relating to palliative-care training. Specifically, HHS must provide support for Palliative Care and Hospice Education Centers. The centers must improve the training of health professionals in palliative care and establish traineeships for individuals preparing for advanced-education nursing...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Oct. 29, 2019 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Oct. 28, 2019 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8521-8523) |
Oct. 28, 2019 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8521-8526)
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Oct. 28, 2019 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Oct. 28, 2019 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Oct. 28, 2019 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 647.
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Oct. 28, 2019 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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Oct. 28, 2019 |
Ms. Schakowsky moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Jan. 31, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Jan. 25, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Jan. 17, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Jan. 17, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Eliot L. Engel (D-N.Y.) |