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H.R. 1247 (110th)

9/11 Comprehensive Health Benefits Act of 2007

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

28 February 2007

Last action

14 March 2007 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

14 August 2025

Healthcare

Summary

9/11 Comprehensive Health Benefits Act of 2007 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare-based eligibility and benefits for individuals with a 9/11 disaster-connected health condition. Prohibits a workers' compensation law or plan from discriminating against an individual by virtue of the individual's entitlement to such benefits. Prohibits an employer from discriminating against an individual regarding hiring, advancement, compensation, or other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment by virtue of the individual's entitlement to such benefits. Makes Medicare the primary payor for 9/11-related coverage. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a consortium to conduct and coordinate screening, monitoring, treatment, and diagnostic research on the 9/11 disaster-connected health conditions.

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Timeline

  1. 28 February 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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. 28 February 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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. 28 February 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 28 February 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 1 March 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  6. 14 March 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

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