H.R. 2256 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Help Expand Access to Recovery and Treatment (HEART) Act of 2003
H.R. 2256 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on May 22, 2003, sponsored by Jim Ramstad with 61 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 22, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 61
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Help Expand Access to Recovery and Treatment (HEART) Act of 2003 - Amends the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code to provide for parity in the application of treatment limitations and financial requirements to substance abuse treatment benefits under group health plans and individual health insurance coverage.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jim Ramstad (R-MN). Co-sponsors: 53 Democrats, 7 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 22, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations. (Jun 20, 2003)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
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