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Resolution · HRES

H.Res. 386 (99th)

A resolution to recommend to the States measures for medical cost and quality control.

Original

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

3 March 1986

Last action

11 March 1986 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Sponsors

Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-38], Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3], Rep. Gradison, Willis D., Jr. [R-OH-2], Rep. Lewis, Thomas F. [R-FL-12], Rep. Madigan, Edward R. [R-IL-15], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-3], Rep. Miller, Clarence E. [R-OH-10], Rep. Siljander, Mark D. [R-MI-4], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-4], Rep. Ireland, Andrew P. [R-FL-10], Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-6], Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Mavroules, Nicholas [D-MA-6], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-30], Rep. Nielson, Howard C. [R-UT-3], Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5], Rep. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND-At Large], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-23], Rep. Wortley, George C. [R-NY-27], Rep. Davis, Robert W. [R-MI-11], Rep. Schuette, Bill [R-MI-10]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

3 June 2026

Healthcare

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Summary

Makes various recommendations to States regarding the availability of medical care and the resolution of medical malpractice claims, including: (1) reforming State tort law to place caps on the recovery of noneconomic losses in medical malpractice suits and proportioning financial liability based on comparative fault; (2) strengthening State agencies which license, certify, and discipline health care professionals; (3) implementing risk management programs; (4) requiring hospitals to confirm the credentials and work history of physicians; (5) reforming State contract law to enforce agreements to forego malpractice litigation in favor of alternative dispute resolution procedures; and (6) strengthening State insurance regulations to protect consumers.

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Timeline

  1. 3 March 1986

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 March 1986

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 March 1986

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 March 1986

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  5. 11 March 1986

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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