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Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1841| House 
| Updated: 3/22/2019
Ami Bera

Ami Bera

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (16)
Roger Marshall (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Steve Watkins (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)TJ Cox (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2019 This bill requires the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to study access by underserved populations to general surgeons, including (1) whether the health professional shortage area designation under the National Health Service Corps program accurately assesses adequacy of access, (2) whether another measure would be more accurate, and (3) potential methodologies for designating general surgery shortage areas. HRSA must publish data comparing the availability and need of general surgery services in urban, suburban, and rural areas. HRSA may establish a methodology for designating general surgery shortage areas and make such designations. HRSA must publish a list of general surgery shortage areas.
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Timeline
Mar 21, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 21, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 22, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 14, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2859
Introduced in Senate
  • March 21, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • March 21, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 22, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • November 14, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2859
    Introduced in Senate

Health

Related Bills

  • S 116-2859: Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2019
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Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1841| House 
| Updated: 3/22/2019
Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2019 This bill requires the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to study access by underserved populations to general surgeons, including (1) whether the health professional shortage area designation under the National Health Service Corps program accurately assesses adequacy of access, (2) whether another measure would be more accurate, and (3) potential methodologies for designating general surgery shortage areas. HRSA must publish data comparing the availability and need of general surgery services in urban, suburban, and rural areas. HRSA may establish a methodology for designating general surgery shortage areas and make such designations. HRSA must publish a list of general surgery shortage areas.
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Timeline
Mar 21, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 21, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 22, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 14, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2859
Introduced in Senate
  • March 21, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • March 21, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 22, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • November 14, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2859
    Introduced in Senate
Ami Bera

Ami Bera

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (16)
Roger Marshall (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Steve Watkins (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)TJ Cox (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 116-2859: Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Government information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelSurgery and anesthesia