Health Centers Consolidation Act of 1996
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 13, 1996)
Health Centers Consolidation Act of 1996 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to revise provisions concerning health centers (currently, community health centers), definitions relating to such centers, and the services provided by such centers. Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make planning, operating, and infant mortality grants for health centers that provide required primary health services and additional health services to medically underserved and special medically underserved populations (migrant and seasonal agricultural workers, the homeless, and public housing residents). Directs the Secretary to give priority in making grants to health centers in which there is a substantial incidence of infant mortality or a significant increase in the incidence of infant mortality. Specifies that grant amounts for any fiscal year may not exceed: (1) total State, local, and other operational funding for a center; and (2) fees, premiums, and third-party reimbursements received for operations by the center in such fiscal year. Authorizes appropriations.
Requires the Office of Rural Health Policy of the Health Resources and Services Administration to administer the rural health services outreach demonstration grant program. Authorizes appropriations.
What just happenedMar 19, 1996
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2326-2327)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 13, 1996
- Mar 19, 1996IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2326-2327)
- Mar 18, 1996CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Mar 13, 1996IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Mar 13, 1996IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 13, 1996IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House