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HR 2837 108th Congress House

Steve Grissom Relief Fund Act of 2003

Official title: To provide for compassionate payments with regard to individuals who contracted human immunodeficiency virus due to the provision of a contaminated blood transfusion, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 25, 2003 See on congress.gov
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Compensation (Law)Crime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public FinanceFamiliesFraudGovernment liabilityGovernment trust fundsHuman immunodeficiency virusesIncomeLabor and EmploymentLawMarried peopleMedical recordsMedical testsPhysical examinations
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It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) 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 5 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 8, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 30, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Jul 24, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1581)
Jul 23, 2003
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 23, 2003
Introduced in House
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 Latest action August 8, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Steve Grissom Relief Fund Act of 2003 - Establishes the Steve Grissom Relief Fund in the Treasury.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make single payments to individuals infected with HIV or diagnosed with AIDS as a result of HIV- contaminated blood, blood components, human tissue or organs. Includes lawful spouses, as specified.

Sets forth documentation, petition, determination, and payment procedures. States that such payments do not create or admit any claim or constitute income for income tax, supplemental security income benefits, and other purposes.

Prohibits the assignment or transfer of rights under this title. Limits petitions to one per victim. Terminates the program after five years.

Excludes payments from consideration as compensation or reimbursement for a loss as it concerns insurance or worker's compensation.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Sep 30, 2003
FROST, MARTIN
· Jul 25, 2003
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2837: Steve Grissom Relief Fund Act of 2003. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-2837/
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