H.R. 3561 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Healthcare Equality and Accountability Act
H.R. 3561 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jul 28, 2005, sponsored by Michael M. Honda with 114 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 28, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 114
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Healthcare Equality and Accountability Act - FamilyCare Act of 2005 - Renames title XXI (State Children's Health Insurance Program) (SCHIP) of the Social Security Act as the FamilyCare Program and extends coverage to certain low-income adults. Establishes the National Commission for Expanded Access to Health Care.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael M. Honda (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 114 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 28, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2320) (May 9, 2006)
Other Health bills in the 109th Congress
- H.R. 1812: Patient Navigator Outreach and Chronic Disease Prevention Act of 2005
- S. 544: Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005
- H.R. 3423: Medical Device User Fee Stabilization Act of 2005
- S. 45: A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to lift the patient limitation on prescribing drug…
- H.R. 1132: National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Act of 2005
- S. 172: A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the regulation of all…
- H.R. 2520: Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005
- H.R. 4579: Employee Retirement Preservation Act
- H.R. 4519: State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act of 2006
- S. 3504: Fetus Farming Prohibition Act of 2006
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Agriculture Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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