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H.R. 2837 (108th)

Steve Grissom Relief Fund Act of 2003

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Introduced

23 July 2003

Last action

8 August 2003 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Rep. Deal, Nathan [R-GA-9], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Marshall, Jim [D-GA-8], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]

Subjects

Healthcare, Taxation

Source updated

18 August 2025

Healthcare · Taxation

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Summary

Steve Grissom Relief Fund Act of 2003 - Establishes the Steve Grissom Relief Fund in the Treasury. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make single payments to individuals infected with HIV or diagnosed with AIDS as a result of HIV- contaminated blood, blood components, human tissue or organs. Includes lawful spouses, as specified. Sets forth documentation, petition, determination, and payment procedures. States that such payments do not create or admit any claim or constitute income for income tax, supplemental security income benefits, and other purposes. Prohibits the assignment or transfer of rights under this title. Limits petitions to one per victim. Terminates the program after five years. Excludes payments from consideration as compensation or reimbursement for a loss as it concerns insurance or worker's compensation.

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Timeline

  1. 23 July 2003

    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. 23 July 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 July 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 23 July 2003

    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

  5. 24 July 2003

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1581)

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 30 July 2003

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.

    Source: Committee

  7. 8 August 2003

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

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