Expressing the sense of Congress that any attempt at health care reform should ensure that patients have the right to choose their health care providers.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (9 Jul 2009): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 162, expresses a statement of opinion from Congress. It states that any future efforts to reform health care should include a guarantee that patients can choose their own healthcare providers. The resolution’s text includes several "whereas" clauses that explain the sponsor's reasoning, focusing on the importance of patient trust and rapport with providers for effective care and better health outcomes.
The resolution is sponsored by Representative Glenn C. Nye from Virginia. It was introduced in the House of Representatives and then referred to the Subcommittee on Health. This means it is currently under consideration by a smaller group within the House committee.
As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and the Senate, it would communicate Congress's sentiment. However, it does not create new laws or regulations and does not require the President's signature. Its purpose is to signal congressional opinion on a particular issue.
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Timeline
9 Jul 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 162 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 162, expresses a statement of opinion from Congress. It states that any future efforts to reform health care should include a guarantee that patients can choose their own healthcare providers. The resolution’s text includes several "whereas" clauses that explain the sponsor's reasoning, focusing on the importance of patient trust and rapport with providers for effective care and better health outcomes. The resolution is sponsored by Representative Glenn C. Nye from Virginia. It was introduced in the House of Representatives and then referred to the Subcommittee on Health. This means it is currently under consideration by a smaller group within the House committee. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and the Senate, it would communicate Congress's sentiment. However, it does not create new laws or regulations and does not require the President's signature. Its purpose is to signal congressional opinion on a particular issue.
- Has H.Con.Res. 162 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 162. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 162?
- H.Con.Res. 162 was sponsored by Rep. Nye, Glenn C. [D-VA-2] (D-VA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 162?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (9 Jul 2009).
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