HR 2933 · 107th Congress · Health

Medicare Needlestick Prevention Act

Introduced 2001-09-21· Sponsored by Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-21]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.(2002-03-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Medicare Needlestick Prevention Act - Amends part D (Miscellaneous) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to apply the bloodborne pathogens standard in effect pursuant to regulations required under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 through Medicare provider agreements to hospitals that are not subject to that Act.…

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Cosponsors (2)

1 Democrat1 Republican
Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13]CA
Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16]FL