US HB8574 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 11-0)
Status: Introduced on October 9 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-10-09 - 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.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on October 9 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-10-09 - 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.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Establishes a series of requirements for Medicare skilled nursing facilities and Medicaid nursing facilities during declared emergencies relating to infectious disease outbreaks, including specific survey and reporting requirements, and provides funds for state survey agencies to conduct related investigations.
Title
PROTECT Long Term Care Facilities Act Protecting Residents with Oversight, Transparency, and Enforcement for Compassionate Treatment in Long Term Care Facilities Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Rebecca Sherrill [D-NJ] | Rep. Bill Pascrell [D-NJ] | Rep. Bonnie Coleman [D-NJ] | Rep. Albio Sires [D-NJ] |
| Rep. Don Beyer [D-VA] | Rep. Donald Payne [D-NJ] | Rep. Lloyd Doggett [D-TX] | Rep. Donna Shalala [D-FL] |
| Rep. Judy Chu [D-CA] | Rep. Daniel Kildee [D-MI] | Rep. Jimmy Panetta [D-CA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-10-09 | House | 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. |
| 2020-10-09 | House | 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. |
| 2020-10-09 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Appropriations
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Department of Health and Human Services
Emergency communications systems
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health
Health care quality
Health facilities and institutions
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health technology, devices, supplies
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Medicaid
Medicare
Nursing
State and local government operations
Telephone and wireless communication
Worker safety and health
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Department of Health and Human Services
Emergency communications systems
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health
Health care quality
Health facilities and institutions
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health technology, devices, supplies
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Medicaid
Medicare
Nursing
State and local government operations
Telephone and wireless communication
Worker safety and health
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8574/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8574/BILLS-116hr8574ih.pdf |
