H.R. 5656 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Simon Crosier Act
H.R. 5656 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Oct 21, 2021, sponsored by Jake LaTurner with 39 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 21, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 39
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Simon Crosier Act This bill requires hospitals and other health care providers, as a condition of Medicare and Medicaid participation, to have certain written policies and procedures in place that limit the implementation of do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders for unemancipated minors in accordance with specified criteria.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jake LaTurner (R-KS). Co-sponsors: 39 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 21, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Oct 22, 2021)
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