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H.Con.Res. 178 (99th)

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress respecting the provision of emergency care by hospitals and free standing emergency centers to all patients.

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Introduced

26 July 1985

Last action

31 July 1985 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Sponsors

Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Rose, Charlie [D-NC-7], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Wortley, George C. [R-NY-27], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Rep. Edwards, Mickey [R-OK-5], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

3 June 2026

Healthcare

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) it shall be the national policy for hospitals and emergency centers to provide emergency care to all patients without discriminating on the ground of economic status, color, race, religion, sex, or national origin; and (2) States and local governments have a responsibility to provide adequate funding for such care.

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Timeline

  1. 26 July 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 July 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 July 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 31 July 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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