National Home Health Clearinghouse Act of 1985
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 3, 1985)
National Home Health Clearinghouse Act of 1985 - Establishes in the Department of Health and Human Services a Home Health Clearinghouse to gather and disseminate information concerning the various public and private agencies providing home health care and related services to the elderly. Directs the Clearinghouse to: (1) establish a computerized system for such purposes; and (2) publish current descriptions of Federal services and benefits available to the elderly under the Social Security Act, the Older Americans Act of 1965, and other related laws.
Requires a cost report to Congress within one year.
Authorizes appropriations.
What just happenedFeb 26, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Who’s behind it
- Feb 26, 1985CommitteeH11000
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Jan 3, 1985IntroReferralH11100
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jan 3, 1985IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 3, 1985IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House