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Advance Directive Expansion Act of 1993

Introduced: April 1, 1993 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 103rd Congress ended
It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
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In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 26, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Apr 6, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 2, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E882)
Apr 1, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Apr 1, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 1, 1993
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Advance Directive Expansion Act of 1993 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to require that individuals entitled to Medicare benefits be provided with notice of their rights to accept or refuse medical care and the right to formulate advance directives. Requires a similar notice with respect to advance directives for individuals enrolled in a State Medicaid plan.

What's happening now April 26, 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Apr 1, 1993
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1580: Advance Directive Expansion Act of 1993. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-1580/
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"H.R. 1580: Advance Directive Expansion Act of 1993." 103rd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-1580/.
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