H.R. 1770 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Smallpox Emergency Personnel Protection Act of 2003
H.R. 1770 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Apr 11, 2003, sponsored by Richard Burr.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 11, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 108-20
What it does
Smallpox Emergency Personnel Protection Act of 2003 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish procedures for determining whether an individual is an eligible individual under this Act who qualifies for compensation for a covered injury or injuries.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 11, 2003
- Passed the HouseApr 11, 2003
- Passed the SenateApr 11, 2003
- Sent to the PresidentApr 24, 2003
- Became lawApr 30, 2003
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-20. (Apr 30, 2003)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
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