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HEALTHIER Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-2216| House 
| Updated: 4/11/2019
Tim Burchett

Tim Burchett

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (7)
Max Rose (Democratic)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Ron Wright (Republican)Scott R. Tipton (Republican)David P. Roe (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health for Each American Less fortunate Through Help from medical professionals In Every Rural and impoverished area Act of 2019 or the HEALTHIER Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to award two-year grants to states that adopt laws permitting the provision of specified volunteer health care services. Such laws must require that volunteer health care services are (1) administered by a health care provider that is licensed in another state, (2) within the scope of practice of such provider, and (3) provided to a rural or impoverished area within the state receiving the grant.
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Timeline
Apr 10, 2019
Introduced in House
Apr 10, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 11, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • April 10, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • April 10, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 11, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Health care coverage and accessHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingIntergovernmental relationsLicensing and registrationsPoverty and welfare assistanceRural conditions and developmentSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local government operations

HEALTHIER Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-2216| House 
| Updated: 4/11/2019
Health for Each American Less fortunate Through Help from medical professionals In Every Rural and impoverished area Act of 2019 or the HEALTHIER Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to award two-year grants to states that adopt laws permitting the provision of specified volunteer health care services. Such laws must require that volunteer health care services are (1) administered by a health care provider that is licensed in another state, (2) within the scope of practice of such provider, and (3) provided to a rural or impoverished area within the state receiving the grant.
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Timeline
Apr 10, 2019
Introduced in House
Apr 10, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 11, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • April 10, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • April 10, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 11, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Tim Burchett

Tim Burchett

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (7)
Max Rose (Democratic)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Ron Wright (Republican)Scott R. Tipton (Republican)David P. Roe (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health care coverage and accessHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingIntergovernmental relationsLicensing and registrationsPoverty and welfare assistanceRural conditions and developmentSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local government operations