Ensuring Access to Emergency Rooms Act of 2005

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Introduced

26 May 2005

Last action

17 June 2005 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Summary

Ensuring Access to Emergency Rooms Act of 2005 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to deem hospitals, emergency rooms, physicians, and physicians groups that provide emergency care to uninsured individuals employees of the Public Health Service for purposes of any civil action that may arise due to items and services furnished and post-stabilization services provided to such individuals. Requires the Attorney General to make separate estimates as to the cost of claims expected to arise under this Act and to establish separate funds for such claims. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to limit the total amount of payments under this Act to the amounts appropriated in advance for such purposes.

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Timeline

26 May 2005
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Source: IntroReferral
26 May 2005
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
26 May 2005
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
17 June 2005
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Source: Committee

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Related records

related to ← Access to Emergency Medical Services Act of 2006

Sources

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-bill/2729
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/109/hr/2729
us · 109-hr-2729 · source updated 15 August 2025