Senate Simple Resolution 273
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to health care rights.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 9, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
273
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that everyone in the United States has certain rights with respect to health care, including affordable coverage, access to care, transparency and privacy, protection from discrimination, and culturally appropriate care.
July 9, 2019
07/09/2019
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4732)
07/09/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:45 PM