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H.R. 74 99th Congress House

A bill to provide for the confidentiality of medical and dental records of patients not receiving assistance from the Federal Government, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 3, 1985 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Dental careFederal employeesGovernment records, documents, and informationHealth
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Medical recordsPatients' rightsRight of privacy
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This bill died when the 99th Congress ended
It never became law before the 99th Congress (1985–1986) 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 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 26, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Jan 3, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 3, 1985
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 26, 1985

Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Prohibits any Federal agency or employee from inspecting or acquiring medical or dental records of patients whose medical or dental care was not provided directly by the Federal Government or under a program receiving Federal assistance, unless the patient has authorized the disclosure.

Establishes criminal penalties for violators and authorizes aggrieved persons to seek injunctive relief.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 74: A bill to provide for the confidentiality of medical and dental records of patients not receiving assistance from the Federal Government, and for other purposes.. 99th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-74/
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"H.R. 74: A bill to provide for the confidentiality of medical and dental records of patients not receiving assistance from the Federal Government, and for other purposes.." 99th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-74/.
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H.R. 74, 99th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-74/.
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