Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2015

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Explore the details of House Bill 836 Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2015 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:28 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 836

Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2015

Amends the Public Health Service Act to deem a hospital or an emergency department and a physician or physician group of a hospital or emergency department to be an employee of the Public Health Service with liability protection provided by the United States for purposes of any civil action that may arise due to providing emergency and post-stabilization services on or after January 1, 2016.

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Current Status of Bill HR 836

Bill HR 836 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 10, 2015. Bill HR 836 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on February 10, 2015. Bill HR 836's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of February 13, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 836

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

112

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

104

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 836

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

Civil actions and liabilityEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnel

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 836

Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2015To improve access to emergency medical services, and for other purposes.Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2015

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