HR 16555 · 93th Congress · Law

A bill to establish a Commission on Medical Malpractice Awards.

Introduced 1974-08-22· Sponsored by Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-34]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Judiciary.(1974-08-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Establishes a Commission on Medical Malpractice Awards for the purpose of studying and making recommendations concerning the feasibility of establishing maximum limits on the amount of damages that may be granted in any medical malpractice suit brought against any physician, dentist, or practitioner of the healing arts. Specifies the membership composition of such commission and its administrative powers.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (5)

2 Democrats3 Republicans