H.R. 1676 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act
H.R. 1676 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) has passed the house — introduced on Mar 22, 2017, sponsored by Eliot L. Engel with 285 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Mar 22, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 285
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide support for Palliative Care and Hospice Education Centers.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Eliot L. Engel (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 170 Democrats, 115 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 22, 2017
- Passed the HouseJul 23, 2018
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Jul 24, 2018)
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Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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