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H.Con.Res. 99 · 108th Congress

Directing the Congress to enact legislation by October 2005 that provides access to comprehensive health care…

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Directing the Congress to enact legislation by October 2005 that provides access to comprehensive health care for all Americans.

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85 cosponsors · 83 D, 1 R, 1 I
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Directs Congress to enact legislation by October 2005 to guarantee that every person in the United States, regardless of income, age, or employment or health status, has access to health care that: (1) is affordable and that removes financial barriers to needed care; (2) is as cost efficient as possible; (3) provides comprehensive benefits; (4) promotes…

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Mar 18, 2003
Directs Congress to enact legislation by October 2005 to guarantee that every person in the United States, regardless of income, age, or employment or health status, has access to health care that: (1) is affordable and that removes financial barriers to needed care; (2) is as cost efficient as possible; (3) provides comprehensive benefits; (4) promotes prevention and early intervention; (5) includes parity for mental health and other services; (6) eliminates disparities in access to quality health care; (7) addresses the needs of people with special health care needs and underserved populations in rural and urban areas; (8) promotes quality and better health outcomes; (9) addresses the need to have adequate numbers of qualified health care practitioners; (10) provides adequate and timely payments; (11) fosters a strong network of health care facilities; (12) ensures continuity of coverage and continuity of care; (13) maximizes consumer choice of health care providers and practitioners; and (14) is easy for patients, providers, and practitioners to use and reduces paperwork.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Directing the Congress to enact legislation by October 2005 that provides access to comprehensive health care for all Americans.

Latest action (Jun 4, 2003): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4974-4975)

Policy area: Health · Origin: House · Introduced: Mar 18, 2003

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.