S 2819
106th Congress
Senate
Health
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Congress
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Health Care Consumer Assistance Act
Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 29, 2000
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6132-6134)
Jun 29, 2000
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6132)
Jun 29, 2000
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Health Care Consumer Assistance Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to States to enable the establishment and administration of (including the administration of programs established by States prior to the enactment of this Act) consumer assistance programs designed to provide information, assistance, and referrals to consumers of health insurance products. Authorizes appropriations.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6132-6134)
Committees of jurisdiction
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