Bill99th CongressFiled Jan 3, 1985Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 74
A bill to provide for the confidentiality of medical and dental records of patients not receiving assistance from the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 3, 1985)
Prohibits any Federal agency or employee from inspecting or acquiring medical or dental records of patients whose medical or dental care was not provided directly by the Federal Government or under a program receiving Federal assistance, unless the patient has authorized the disclosure.
Establishes criminal penalties for violators and authorizes aggrieved persons to seek injunctive relief.
What just happenedFeb 26, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12](R-IL)Sponsor
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- 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