United States · Law · HR
H.R. 1023 (105th)
Ricky Ray Hemophilia Relief Fund Act of 1998
Introduced
11 March 1997
Last action
12 November 1998 · President
Status
Became Public Law No: 105-369.
Sponsors
Rep. Goss, Porter J. [R-FL-14], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Archer, Bill [R-TX-7], Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6], Rep. Baldacci, John Elias [D-ME-2], Rep. Barcia, James A. [D-MI-5], Rep. Barrett, Bill [R-NE-3], Rep. Bentsen, Ken [D-TX-25], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50], Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9], Rep. Blagojevich, Rod R. [D-IL-5], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Sen. Bunning, Jim [R-KY], Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6], Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK], Rep. Condit, Gary A. [D-CA-18], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Coyne, William J. [D-PA-14], Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50], Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Deutsch, Peter [D-FL-20], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], Rep. Dunn, Jennifer [R-WA-8], Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Sen. Ensign, John [R-NV], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Flake, Floyd H. [D-NY-6], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16]
Subjects
Healthcare
Source updated
3 June 2026
Summary
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Hemophilia Relief Fund Title II: Treatment of Certain Private Settlement Payments in Hemophilia-Clotting-Factor Suit under the Medicaid and SSI Programs Ricky Ray Hemophilia Relief Fund Act of 1997 - Title I: Hemophilia Relief Fund - Establishes in the Treasury the Ricky Ray Hemophilia Relief Fund. Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 103) Specifies that any individual who has a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection shall receive $125,000 from amounts available in the Fund if the individual meets one of the following conditions: (1) has a blood-clotting disorder and was treated with blood-clotting agents between July 1, 1982, and December 31, 1987; (2) is the lawful spouse of such individual or the former lawful spouse and was the lawful spouse of the individual at any time after a date within such period on which the individual was treated; or (3) acquired the HIV infection through perinatal transmission from a parent who is such an individual. Requires that the following conditions be met with respect to such individual: (1) the individual submit to the Secretary of Health and Human Services written medical documentation that the individual has an HIV infection; (2) a petition for payment be filed with the Secretary by or on behalf of such individual; and (3) that the Secretary determine that the claim meets the requirements of this Act. (Sec. 105) Specifies that any right under this Act shall not be assignable or transferable. Sets limits regarding the number of claims per victim. (Sec. 106) Prohibits the Secretary from making any payment with respect to any petition filed under this Act unless the petition is filed within three years after the enactment of this Act. Title II: Treatment of Certain Private Settlement Payments in Hemophilia-Clotting-Factor Suit under the Medicaid and SSI Programs - Prohibits a settlement payment from being considered income or resources in determining a class member's eligibility for, or the amount of: (1) medical assistance under the Medicaid program; or (2) benefits under the Supplemental Security Income program. Defines the terms: (1) "class member"; and (2) "settlement payment."
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Timeline
11 March 1997
Introduced
Referred to House Judiciary
Source: IntroReferral
11 March 1997
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Commerce, and 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
11 March 1997
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
11 March 1997
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
20 March 1997
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Source: Committee
21 March 1997
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Source: Committee
24 October 1997
Committee
Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims Discharged.
Source: Committee
29 October 1997
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
29 October 1997
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
25 March 1998
Introduced
House Committee on Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than June 2, 1998.
Source: IntroReferral
25 March 1998
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 105-465, Part I.
Source: Committee
25 March 1998
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 105-465, Part I.
Source: Committee
21 April 1998
Committee
Subcommittee on Human Resources Discharged.
Source: Committee
22 April 1998
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
22 April 1998
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
7 May 1998
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 105-465, Part II.
Source: Committee
7 May 1998
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 105-465, Part II.
Source: Committee
13 May 1998
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 303.
Source: Calendars
13 May 1998
Discharge
Committee on Commerce discharged.
Source: Discharge
13 May 1998
Committee
Committee on Commerce discharged.
Source: Committee
19 May 1998
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
19 May 1998
Passed
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
19 May 1998
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
19 May 1998
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Source: Floor
19 May 1998
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3377-3392)
Source: Floor
19 May 1998
Floor
Mr. Hyde moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Source: Floor
20 May 1998
Introduced
Received in the Senate.
Source: IntroReferral
16 June 1998
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
Source: IntroReferral
23 September 1998
Reported
Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Source: Committee
7 October 1998
Reported
Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Jeffords without amendment. Without written report.
Source: Committee
7 October 1998
Reported
Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Jeffords without amendment. Without written report.
Source: Committee
7 October 1998
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 707.
Source: Calendars
21 October 1998
Passed
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12912-12915)
Source: Floor
21 October 1998
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12912-12915)
Source: Floor
2 November 1998
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
2 November 1998
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
12 November 1998
Became law
Became Public Law No: 105-369.
Source: President
12 November 1998
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
12 November 1998
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Enrolled Bill · — · Download file
- Public Law · 12 November 1998 · Download file
- Reported to Senate · 7 October 1998 · Download file
- Referred in Senate · 16 June 1998 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 19 May 1998 · Download file
- Reported in House · 13 May 1998 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 11 March 1997 · Download file
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Reported to House amended, Part II
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Reported to House amended, Part I
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Sponsors
- Rep. Goss, Porter J. [R-FL-14] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Archer, Bill [R-TX-7] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Baldacci, John Elias [D-ME-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Barcia, James A. [D-MI-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Barrett, Bill [R-NE-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Bentsen, Ken [D-TX-25] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Blagojevich, Rod R. [D-IL-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Bunning, Jim [R-KY] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Condit, Gary A. [D-CA-18] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Coyne, William J. [D-PA-14] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Deutsch, Peter [D-FL-20] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Dunn, Jennifer [R-WA-8] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Ensign, John [R-NV] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] · D · Sponsor
- Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Flake, Floyd H. [D-NY-6] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16] · R · Sponsor
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