A bill to establish a Commission on Medical Technology and Dignity of Dying.

Summary

Establishes the Commission on Medical Technology and Dignity of Dying to study and make recommendations concerning the circumstances under which modern medical technology is being used to deny individuals the right to die with dignity; and when the availability of governmentally funded benefits contribute to denying individuals the right to die with dignity. Provides that the Commission shall be composed of twelve members appointed by the President who are particularly qualified to participate in the work of the Commission. Authorizes the Commission to hold such hearings as it may deem advisable, and to secure from any department or agency of the United States information necessary to enable it to carry out this Act. Directs the Commission to present to the President for transmittal to Congress a report containing a detailed statement of the findings and conclusions of the Commission, together with its recommendations for such legislation and administrative actions as it deems appropriate. Provides that the Commission shall cease to exist 60 days after submission of its final report.

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 23 January 1973

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