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H.R. 5434 (107th)

Emergency Malpractice Liability Insurance Commission (EMLIC) Act

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Introduced

24 September 2002

Last action

8 October 2002 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

19 August 2025

Healthcare

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Summary

Emergency Malpractice Liability Insurance Commission (EMLIC) Act - Establishes the Emergency Malpractice Liability Insurance Commission, whose purpose is to examine the causes of soaring medical malpractice premiums and propose a comprehensive strategy to combat the consequences. Directs the Commission to investigate the possible linkage between: (1) skyrocketing malpractice insurance premiums; (2) rising jury awards; (3) decreased accessibility and affordability of health care; and (4) a rise in the number of physicians moving, quitting, or retiring.

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Timeline

  1. 24 September 2002

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 September 2002

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 September 2002

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 8 October 2002

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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