A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants for demonstration projects for networks for services relating to acquired immune deficiency syndrome, and for other purposes.

Summary

Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants for the establishment of networks of comprehensive health and support systems for individuals who have acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) or are infected with the AIDS virus, including: (1) comprehensive ambulatory care services; (2) home health care, hospice, and respite care services; (3) counseling and mental health services; (4) case management services; and (5) education for health personnel. Provides that such grant shall not be used for: (1) the construction or major renovation of facilities; (2) payments for debts incurred prior to the date on which the entity received such grant; (3) payments for items or services which could be made under Medicare and Medicaid; or (4) inpatient hospital care. Sets forth grant application requirements Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987. Directs the Secretary to conduct a survey on children with AIDS.

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Timeline

1. 31 July 1986

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 31 July 1986

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 31 July 1986

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 7 August 1986

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

   Source: Committee

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1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 31 July 1986

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-12] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3] · D · Cosponsor
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