Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 12, 2017)
This joint resolution nullifies the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016, signed by the Mayor of the District on December 19, 2016, and transmitted on January 6, 2017, to Congress pursuant to the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. The D.C. Act authorizes terminally ill patients to request and to be prescribed medication to end their lives.
What just happenedFeb 13, 2017
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 14.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 12, 2017
- Feb 13, 2017Committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 14.
Oversight and Accountability Committee - Feb 13, 2017Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oversight and Accountability Committee - Jan 12, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Oversight and Accountability Committee - Jan 12, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
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Introduced in House