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Expressing the sense of the Congress that assisted suicide (sometimes referred to as death with dignity, end-of-life options, aid-in-dying, or similar phrases) puts everyone, including those most vulnerable, at risk of deadly harm and undermines the integrity of the health care system.

USA115th CongressHCONRES-80| House 
| Updated: 9/29/2017
Brad R. Wenstrup

Brad R. Wenstrup

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (13)
James R. Langevin (Democratic)Andy Harris (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Juan Vargas (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Keith J. Rothfus (Republican)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Collin C. Peterson (Democratic)Ralph Lee Abraham (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Ann Wagner (Republican)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Expresses the sense of Congress that the federal government should ensure that: (1) every person facing the end of their life has access to quality, comprehensive medical care; and (2) policies or practices supporting assisted suicide are not adopted.
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Timeline
Sep 26, 2017
Introduced in House
Sep 26, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 29, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • September 26, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • September 26, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • September 29, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Comprehensive health careHealth care qualityLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care

Expressing the sense of the Congress that assisted suicide (sometimes referred to as death with dignity, end-of-life options, aid-in-dying, or similar phrases) puts everyone, including those most vulnerable, at risk of deadly harm and undermines the integrity of the health care system.

USA115th CongressHCONRES-80| House 
| Updated: 9/29/2017
Expresses the sense of Congress that the federal government should ensure that: (1) every person facing the end of their life has access to quality, comprehensive medical care; and (2) policies or practices supporting assisted suicide are not adopted.
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Timeline
Sep 26, 2017
Introduced in House
Sep 26, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 29, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • September 26, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • September 26, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • September 29, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Brad R. Wenstrup

Brad R. Wenstrup

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (13)
James R. Langevin (Democratic)Andy Harris (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Juan Vargas (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Keith J. Rothfus (Republican)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Collin C. Peterson (Democratic)Ralph Lee Abraham (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Ann Wagner (Republican)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Comprehensive health careHealth care qualityLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care