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Office of Attending Physician Independence Act

USA117th CongressHR-4862| House 
| Updated: 7/30/2021
Larry Bucshon

Larry Bucshon

Republican Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (13)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)

Committee on House Administration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Office of Attending Physician Independence Act This bill addresses the appointment and oversight of the Attending Physician (a medical officer who is currently assigned by the the Navy to provide emergency medical assistance to Members of Congress, Justices of the Supreme Court, congressional staff, and visitors to the Capitol). The bill establishes a commission to recommend individuals to the President for appointment to the position of Attending Physician. The commission shall recommend at least three individuals who are medical officers of the Navy for appointment. The President shall appoint the Attending Physician from the individuals recommended by the commission with the advice and consent of the Senate for a term of 10 years. The Office of Attending Physician shall be subject to oversight by the Committee on House Administration and the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.
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Timeline
Jul 30, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 30, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • July 30, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 30, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Congress

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5091: To establish certain requirements with respect to the appointment of the Attending Physician, and for other purposes.

Office of Attending Physician Independence Act

USA117th CongressHR-4862| House 
| Updated: 7/30/2021
Office of Attending Physician Independence Act This bill addresses the appointment and oversight of the Attending Physician (a medical officer who is currently assigned by the the Navy to provide emergency medical assistance to Members of Congress, Justices of the Supreme Court, congressional staff, and visitors to the Capitol). The bill establishes a commission to recommend individuals to the President for appointment to the position of Attending Physician. The commission shall recommend at least three individuals who are medical officers of the Navy for appointment. The President shall appoint the Attending Physician from the individuals recommended by the commission with the advice and consent of the Senate for a term of 10 years. The Office of Attending Physician shall be subject to oversight by the Committee on House Administration and the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.
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Timeline
Jul 30, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 30, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • July 30, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 30, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Larry Bucshon

Larry Bucshon

Republican Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (13)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)

Committee on House Administration

Congress

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5091: To establish certain requirements with respect to the appointment of the Attending Physician, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted