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H.R. 1178 (108th)

Physician Relief Act of 2003

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Introduced

11 March 2003

Last action

11 March 2003 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Sponsors

Rep. Brown-Waite, Ginny [R-FL-5]

Subjects

Healthcare, Taxation

Source updated

18 August 2025

Healthcare · Taxation

Summary

Physician Relief Act of 2003 - Sets forth rules governing punitive damages in health care lawsuits. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a limited credit for medical malpractice liability insurance premiums.

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Timeline

  1. 11 March 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 11 March 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 March 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 11 March 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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Introduced in House (text)

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