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H.R. 897 (104th)

To terminate the Office of the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service.

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Introduced

10 February 1995

Last action

21 February 1995 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

Sponsors

Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [D-LA-3], Rep. Parker, Mike [D-MS-4], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [D-TX-4], COLLIN PETERSON, Rep. Brewster, Bill K. [D-OK-3], Rep. Condit, Gary A. [D-CA-15], Rep. Laughlin, Greg [D-TX-14], Rep. Funderburk, David [R-NC-2], Christopher Smith

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

3 June 2026

Healthcare

Summary

Transfers all authorities, funds, and personnel of the Office of the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service to the Assistant Secretary for Health of the Department of Health and Human Services. Terminates the Office and the position of Surgeon General.

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Timeline

  1. 10 February 1995

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 February 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 February 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 February 1995

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

    Source: Committee

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Introduced in House (text)

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