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H.R. 3253

National Council on Access to Health Care Act

National Council on Access to Health Care Act - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for the establishment of the National Council on Access to Health Care. Directs the Council to undertake specified advisability studies (including advisability studies of the: (1) development of a national health care policy to address the issues of access and quality; (2) current procedures designed to ensure the quality and availability of health care to all individuals; and (3) proper role of Federal and State governments and others in the financing, delivering, supervising, and planning of health services). Sets forth reporting requirements and administrative and membership provisions. Authorizes appropriations. Terminates the Council on September 30, 1988.

Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3](D-MO)Sponsor
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  1. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  2. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  3. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Ways and Means Committee
  4. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  5. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  6. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House