House Bill 4945
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Rural Health Liaison Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 6, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4945
Congress
115
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 House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Rural Health Liaison Act of 2018
This bill amends the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to establish a Rural Health Liaison within the Department of Agriculture to coordinate the role of the department with respect to rural health; provide expertise, guidance, and technical assistance; and perform other specified advocacy, communications, and consulting duties.
February 6, 2018
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03/08/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
02/06/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
02/06/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
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