H.R. 876 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
NOTICE Act
H.R. 876 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016), the NOTICE Act, became law — introduced on Feb 11, 2015, sponsored by Lloyd Doggett with 3 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 11, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 114-42
What it does
Notice of Observation Treatment and Implication for Care Eligibility Act or the NOTICE Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to require a hospital or critical access hospital with an agreement with the Secretary of Health and Human Services to give each individual who receives observation services as an outpatient for more than 24 hours an adequate oral and written notification within…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Notice of Observation Treatment and Implication for Care Eligibility Act
Sponsor
Lloyd Doggett (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 11, 2015
- Passed the HouseMar 16, 2015
- Passed the SenateJul 27, 2015
- Sent to the PresidentJul 29, 2015
- Became lawAug 6, 2015
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-42. (Aug 6, 2015)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Mar 16, 2015 · Passed395–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Notice of Observation Treatment and Implication for Care Eligibility ActHouse · Mar 16, 2015
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Committees
- Finance Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
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