HJRES 77
110th Congress
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Expressing Congressional support for the goals and ideals of National Health Care Decisions Day.
Introduced: March 12, 2008
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 12, 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 12, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 12, 2008
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of: (1) National Health Care Decisions Day; and (2) advance care planning for all adult Americans.
Encourages each person over the age of 18 to prepare an advance directive to assist his or her loved ones, health care providers, and others as they honor his or her wishes. Urges members of Congress to execute such documents for themselves.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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