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H.R. 3133 (100th)

Trauma Care Systems Planning and Development Act of 1988

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Introduced

6 August 1987

Last action

4 October 1988 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1063.

Sponsors

Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. McMillen, Thomas [D-MD-4], Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19], Rep. Eckart, Dennis E. [D-OH-11], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Alexander, Bill [D-AR-1], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. Luken, Thomas A. [D-OH-1], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9], Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5], Rep. Barnard, Doug, Jr. [D-GA-10], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

3 June 2026

Healthcare

Summary

Trauma Care and Emergency Medical Services Planning and Development Act of 1987 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide for the establishment and operation of a National Clearinghouse on Emergency Medical Services. Directs the Secretary to conduct and submit to the Congress a study regarding the use of fees or assessments collected by the Clearinghouse to cover operating costs. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1990. Amends the Public Health Service Act to revise the application procedure for Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grants to provide the State officer responsible for the administration of the State highway safety program an opportunity to participate in the development of any plan relating to emergency medical services. Amends the Public Health Service Act to limit the amount of certain grant allotments used for the purchase of communications equipment. Requires the Federal Communications Commission to: (1) study the availability of radio frequency channels for emergency medical services communications; (2) establish a plan to ensure that the needs of emergency medical services communications are provided for in the allocations of frequencies; (3) develop information regarding how States should carry out any responsibilities under such plan; (4) make such information available to State officials; and (5) submit a report to the Congress containing such study, plan, and information. Requires each State, beginning in FY 1989, to submit annual comprehensive emergency medical services and trauma care plans to the Secretary. Establishes a Trauma Care Block Grant program. Sets forth requirements for the distribution and use of allotments. Sets forth application requirements. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1990. Directs the Secretary to study: (1) the financial impact of payments to trauma centers under the Medicare and Medicaid programs; and (2) the long-term economic effects of trauma.

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Timeline

  1. 6 August 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 August 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 August 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 September 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

  5. 18 September 1987

    Committee

    Field Hearings Held in San Diego, California.

    Source: Committee

  6. 17 May 1988

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  7. 17 May 1988

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 29 June 1988

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  9. 29 June 1988

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 28 July 1988

    Calendars

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 490.

    Source: Calendars

  11. 28 July 1988

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 100-807.

    Source: Committee

  12. 28 July 1988

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 100-807.

    Source: Committee

  13. 15 September 1988

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H.Res.536 Reported to House.

    Source: Floor

  14. 15 September 1988

    Floor

    Committee on Rules Granted an Open Rule Providing One Hour of Debate.

    Source: Floor

  15. 29 September 1988

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  16. 29 September 1988

    Passed

    Rule Passed House.

    Source: Floor

  17. 29 September 1988

    Passed

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  18. 29 September 1988

    Floor

    Called up by House by Rule.

    Source: Floor

  19. 4 October 1988

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1063.

    Source: Calendars

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  • Passed House amended

    summary · EN · 29 September 1988

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  • Reported to House with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 28 July 1988

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  • Introduced in House

    summary · EN · 6 August 1987

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