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H.R. 1747Became Law

Federally Supported Health Centers Assistance Act of 1995

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Dec 12, 1995)

Federally Supported Health Centers Assistance Act of 1995 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to remove provisions ending, on a specified date, the application of provisions: (1) deeming health care practitioner officers, employees, or contractors of certain entities (migrant and community health centers and grant recipients for health services to the homeless and to residents of public housing) to be employees of the Public Health Service (PHS); and (2) making a malpractice action against the United States the sole remedy against such practitioners. Adds governing board members to the list of practitioners deemed to be PHS employees.

Allows, in certain circumstances, deeming the practitioners to be PHS employees while treating individuals who are not patients of such entities.

Requires approval of an application for the deeming. Sets forth an application process.

Directs the Attorney General to appear in State court actions to advise the court whether an officer, governing board member, employee, or contractor has been deemed to be an employee of the Public Health Service.

Provides for the application of coverage to managed care plans.

Revises the requirements: (1) to be considered a contractor of such an entity; and (2) of due process regarding exclusion of specific individuals from coverage.

Reduces the maximum limit on the fund set up to cover annual estimated claims.

Requires the Comptroller General to report to the Congress on: (1) the claims experience of entities deemed to be employees under this Act; (2) the risk exposure of those entities; (3) the value of private sector risk management services; and (4) certain comparisons, analyses, and estimates related to this Act.

What just happenedDec 26, 1995

Became Public Law No: 104-73.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-6](R-CT)Sponsor
34 cosponsors21 D12 R1 I
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  1. Dec 26, 1995PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 104-73.

  2. Dec 26, 1995BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 104-73.

  3. Dec 26, 1995PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 26, 1995BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 16, 1995FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 16, 1995President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 15, 1995Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 14, 1995Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S18668)

  9. Dec 14, 1995Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S18668)

  10. Dec 13, 1995IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Dec 12, 1995FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  12. Dec 12, 1995FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  13. Dec 12, 1995Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  14. Dec 12, 1995FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  15. Dec 12, 1995FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H14273-14277)

  16. Dec 12, 1995FloorH30300

    Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  17. Dec 12, 1995CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 104-398.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  18. Dec 12, 1995CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 204.

  19. Dec 12, 1995Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 104-398.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  20. Sep 27, 1995CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  21. Sep 27, 1995CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  22. Sep 27, 1995CommitteeH25000

    Subcommittee on Health and Environment Discharged.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  23. Jun 19, 1995CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  24. Jun 6, 1995IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  25. Jun 6, 1995IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  26. Jun 6, 1995IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

  27. May 26, 1995IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1149-1150)

Passed House amendedDec 12, 199536

Federally Supported Health Centers Assistance Act of 1995 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to remove provisions ending, on a specified date, the application of provisions: (1) deeming health care practitioner officers, employees, or contractors of certain entities (migrant and community health centers and grant recipients for health services to the homeless and to residents of public housing) to be employees of the Public Health Service (PHS); and (2) making a malpractice action against the United States the sole remedy against such practitioners. Adds governing board members to the list of practitioners deemed to be PHS employees.

Allows, in certain circumstances, deeming the practitioners to be PHS employees while treating individuals who are not patients of such entities.

Requires approval of an application for the deeming. Sets forth an application process.

Directs the Attorney General to appear in State court actions to advise the court whether an officer, governing board member, employee, or contractor has been deemed to be an employee of the Public Health Service.

Provides for the application of coverage to managed care plans.

Revises the requirements: (1) to be considered a contractor of such an entity; and (2) of due process regarding exclusion of specific individuals from coverage.

Reduces the maximum limit on the fund set up to cover annual estimated claims.

Requires the Comptroller General to report to the Congress on: (1) the claims experience of entities deemed to be employees under this Act; (2) the risk exposure of those entities; (3) the value of private sector risk management services; and (4) certain comparisons, analyses, and estimates related to this Act.

Introduced in HouseJun 6, 199500

Federally Supported Health Centers Assistance Act of 1995 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to remove provisions ending, on a specified date, the application of provisions: (1) deeming health care practitioner officers, employees, or contractors of certain entities (migrant and community health centers and grant recipients for health services to the homeless and to residents of public housing) to be employees of the Public Health Service (PHS); and (2) making a malpractice action against the United States the sole remedy against such practitioners. Adds governing board members to the list of practitioners deemed to be PHS employees.

Allows, in certain circumstances, deeming the practitioners to be PHS employees while treating individuals who are not patients of such entities.

Requires approval of an application for the deeming. Sets forth an application process.

Directs the Attorney General to appear in State court actions to advise the court whether an officer, governing board member, employee, or contractor has been deemed to be an employee of the Public Health Service.

Provides for the application of coverage to managed care plans.

Revises the requirements: (1) to be considered a contractor of such an entity; and (2) of due process regarding exclusion of specific individuals from coverage.

Reduces the maximum limit on the fund set up to cover annual estimated claims.