H.R. 896 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Calling for 2-1-1 Act of 2005
H.R. 896 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Feb 17, 2005, sponsored by Michael Bilirakis with 155 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
- Feb 17, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 155
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
What it does
Calling for 2-1-1 Act of 2005 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award a grant to each State to carry out a program for making available throughout that State the 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on health and human services, including volunteer services.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael Bilirakis (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 99 Democrats, 55 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 17, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Mar 14, 2005)
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