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H.R. 549

National Home Health Clearinghouse Act of 1981

National Home Health Clearinghouse Act of 1981 - 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.

Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act.

Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8](D-NJ)Sponsor
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  1. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  2. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  3. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

National Home Health Clearinghouse Act of 1981 — Informed