HR 11897 · 95th Congress · Maternal and infant welfare

National Health Protection Act

Introduced 1978-04-05· Sponsored by Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-24]· House

Bill Progress

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 House Committee on Ways and Means.(1978-04-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Health Protection Act - Title I: Comprehensive Maternal and Child Health Protection - Provides that an eligible child (an individual from birth to the age of six) who is enrolled with a participating provider (any provider of health care services who has entered into an agreement with the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare (Secretary) to provide health care services to eligible persons) is entitled to receive from that provider to all health care services related to the diagnosis and treatment of any disease, injury, or disability, as well as any other health care services necessary for the adequate protection, maintenance, or restoration of his mental and physical health. Provides that any eligible woman (every woman residing in the United States who is a legal resident or citizen or the spouse of a legal resident or citizen of the United States) enrolled with a participating provider is entitled to receive from that provider, either directly or indirectly, all health care services related to: (1) the diagnosis and treatment of pregnancy; (2) the diagnosis and treatment of disease or injury during pregnancy which could threaten the healthy development of the unbo…

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Cosponsors (10)

8 Democrats2 Republicans