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H.R.5742: Equitable Health Care for All Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Oct. 26, 2021
- Latest Major Action Oct. 27, 2021
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
29 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Oct. 26, 2021
Bill Summary
Equitable Health Care for All Act This bill prohibits discrimination in health care based on race, religion, and other characteristics. It also revises reporting requirements, adds equity-related measures to certain Medicare programs, and makes other changes to reduce health disparities. To enforce the prohibition, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must establish an administrative process to resolve complaints about inequitable...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Oct. 27, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Oct. 26, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Oct. 26, 2021 |
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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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Oct. 26, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Adam B. Schiff (D-Calif.) |