Patients' Bill of Rights Act of 2001

Summary

Patients' Bill of Rights Act of 2001 - Sets forth provisions concerning group health plans and health insurers and the provision of certain advice and care, including: (1) emergency care; (2) obstetric and gynecological care; (3) specialists care; (4) prescription drugs; (5) participation in approved clinical trials; and (6) health plan information. Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code to, among other things: (1) provide for review and appeal of health plan decisions; (2) provide penalties for health plans failing to provide benefits; (3) provide for patient protection standards; (4) repeal the limitation on the number of Archer Medical Savings Accounts and increase the deduction for contributions to such accounts; and (5) set forth rules governing association health plans.

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Timeline

1. 26 June 2001

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, and 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. 26 June 2001

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, and 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. 26 June 2001

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 26 June 2001

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 6 July 2001

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

   Source: Committee

6. 17 October 2002

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8027)

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 26 June 2001 · Download file

Documents

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Sponsors

• Rep. Fletcher, Ernie [R-KY-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-5] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-21] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [R-LA-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Cooksey, John [R-LA-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Weldon, Dave [R-FL-15] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Hayes, Robin [R-NC-8] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Pryce, Deborah [R-OH-15] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Goss, Porter J. [R-FL-14] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Houghton, Amo [R-NY-31] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Greenwood, James C. [R-PA-8] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Hobson, David L. [R-OH-7] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Hilleary, Van [R-TN-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Radanovich, George [R-CA-19] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Simmons, Rob [R-CT-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Crenshaw, Ander [R-FL-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Ballenger, Cass [R-NC-10] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Gibbons, Jim [R-NV-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Collins, Mac [R-GA-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-7] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Watts, J. C., Jr. [R-OK-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Skeen, Joe [R-NM-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Ramstad, Jim [R-MN-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Otter, C. L. (Butch) [R-ID-1] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Sununu, John E. [R-NH] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Lewis, Ron [R-KY-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Cubin, Barbara [R-WY-At Large] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4] · R · Sponsor

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