S. 1405 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Preserving Patient Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals Act of 2005
S. 1405 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jul 14, 2005, sponsored by Ben Nelson with 27 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 14, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 27
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Preserving Patient Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals Act of 2005 - Prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services, during the period between July 1, 2005, and the date two years after the enactment of this Act, from: (1) requiring a compliance rate, pursuant to the criterion (commonly known as the "75 percent rule") used to determine whether a hospital or hospital unit is an inpatient rehabilitation facility,…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ben Nelson (D-NE). Co-sponsors: 17 Democrats, 9 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 14, 2005
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8319-8320) (Jul 14, 2005)
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