H.R. 5 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2003
H.R. 5 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004), the Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2003, has passed the house — introduced on Feb 5, 2003, sponsored by Jim Greenwood with 128 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 5, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 128
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Help Efficient, Accessible, Low Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2003 - (Sec. 3) Makes changes to the health care liability system, including compensation for injured patients and other issues arising out of health care lawsuits. Requires a suit to be brought within three years of the date of injury or one year after the claimant discovers or should have discovered the injury, whichever occurs first.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2003
Sponsor
Jim Greenwood (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 121 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 5, 2003
- Passed the HouseMar 13, 2003
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 49. (Mar 21, 2003)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Mar 13, 2003 · Passed229–196 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Mar 13, 2003 · Failed191–234
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Help Efficient, Accessible, Low Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) ActHouse · Mar 13, 2003
- Help Efficient, Accessible, Low Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) ActHouse · Mar 13, 2003
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- S. 286: Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Prevention Act of 2003
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- H.R. 3038: Health Care Safety Net Amendments Technical Corrections Act of 2003
Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Judiciary Committee
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