A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide assistance and encouragement for the establishment and expansion of health maintenance organizations, health care resources, and the establishment of a Quality Health Care Commission.

S. 14 in the 93rd Congress (1973–1974) became law — introduced on Jan 4, 1973, sponsored by Ted Kennedy. Congress held 6 roll call votes on it.

During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Jan 4, 1973
Policy area: Health
Public law: Public Law 93-222

Sponsor

Ted Kennedy (D-MA)

Where it stands

IntroducedJan 4, 1973
Passed the SenateYes
Passed the HouseYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawDec 29, 1973

Every roll call vote on this bill

To amend S. 14, a bill providing federal assistance in establishing and expanding health maintainence…Senate · May 14, 1973
To amend S. 14 so as to strike the section providing capitation grants to enable health maintainence and…Senate · May 14, 1973
To amend S. 14 so as to strike provisions to establish a commission on quality health care assurance.Senate · May 14, 1973
To amend S. 14 by authorizing an additional $100 million for special rural area grants through fiscal 1976…Senate · May 15, 1973
To pass S. 14.Senate · May 15, 1973
To agree to conference report on S. 14, providing federal assistance in establishing and expanding health…Senate · Dec 19, 1973

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