H.R. 647 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act
H.R. 647 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 17, 2019, sponsored by Eliot L. Engel with 295 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 17, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 295
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take a series of actions relating to palliative-care training. Specifically, HHS must provide support for Palliative Care and Hospice Education Centers.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Eliot L. Engel (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 194 Democrats, 101 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 17, 2019
- Passed the HouseOct 28, 2019
- 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. (Oct 29, 2019)
Other Health bills in the 116th Congress
- H.R. 259: Medicaid Extenders Act of 2019
- H.R. 1839: Medicaid Services Investment and Accountability Act of 2019
- S. 1379: Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019
- S. 2047: A bill to provide for a 2-week extension of the Medicaid community mental health services…
- H.R. 3253: Sustaining Excellence in Medicaid Act of 2019
- H.R. 776: Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization Act of 2019
- H.R. 1058: Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2019
- H.R. 6074: Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020
- H.R. 6201: Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- S. 1130: Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act
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.
Cite or embed this page
Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 647 (116th Congress): Palliative Care and Hospice Education and…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/116-hr-647/palliative-care-and-hospice-education-and-training-act (accessed 2026-10-17).