HR 6894 · 95th Congress · Health
Health Service Act
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Introduced2
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EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.(1977-05-04)
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Health Service Act - Declares it to be the purpose of this Act to create a United States Health Service Organization to provide without charge to all residents comprehensive health care services delivered by salaried health workers. Defines the terms used in this Act. Title I: Establishment and Operation of the United States Health Service Organization - Establishes the United States Health Service Organization as a nonprofit corporation of the District of Columbia. States that the employees of such Organization shall not be employees of the Federal Government. Requires the President to appoint by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, 21 individuals as an Interim Board of Directors of the Organization. States that the Interim National Board shall serve as incorporators of the Organization. Directs such Board to: (1) establish the boundaries of the health care delivery regions established by this Act; (2) select and assist regional health boards; (3) coordinate the initial election of community health boards; and (4) submit a report to Congress on its performance under this Act after the appointment of the National Board. Authorizes the appropriation of $4,000,000,000 to ca…
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