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Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2006

Introduced: June 27, 2006 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 17, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Jun 27, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 27, 2006
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2006 - Prohibits any person who is a licensed health care service provider but who is not a medical doctor or a doctor of osteopathic medicine, dental surgery, or dental medicine from making any statement or engaging in any act that deceives or misleads the public or a prospective or current patient into believing that such person is a doctor or has the same or equivalent education, skills, or training.

Treats such statements or acts as unfair or deceptive acts or practices prescribed under the Federal Trade Commission Act. Requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to conduct an investigation of health care providers engaging in such acts to: (1) identify specific acts and practices constituting a violation of this Act; (2) determine the frequency of such acts and practices; (3) identify instances of harm or injury resulting from such acts and practices; and (4) identify instances where any state public policy has permitted such acts and practices.

What's happening now July 17, 2006

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1