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H.R. 1003Became Law

Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act of 1997

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Apr 10, 1997)

Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act of 1997 - Prohibits the use of appropriated funds to provide or pay for any health care item or service or health benefit coverage for the purpose of causing, or assisting to cause, the death of any individual. Sets forth a nonexclusive list of programs, facilities, and personnel to which the prohibition applies, including under Social Security Act titles V (Maternal and Child Health Services), XVIII (Medicare), XIX (Medicaid), and XX (Block Grants to States for Social Services), the Public Health Service Act, the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, and provisions of Federal law relating to Federal employees, the military health care system, veterans medical care, Peace Corps volunteers, and Federal prisoners.

Prohibits the use of appropriated funds for: (1) causing or assisting in suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing; (2) compelling any person or entity to provide or fund any item, benefit, program, or service for such purpose; or (3) asserting or advocating a legal right to cause or assist such actions. Sets forth a nonexclusive list of programs to which the prohibition applies, including under specified provisions of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, the Protection and Advocacy for Mentally Ill Individuals Act of 1986, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Legal Services Corporation Act.

Prohibits the use of appropriated funds for any item or service for the purpose of causing or assisting in the suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing of any individual.

Declares that, for this Act, references to appropriated funds include funds appropriated to the District of Columbia under specified provisions of the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act.

Declares that this Act supersedes other Federal laws except to the extent such laws specifically supersede this Act.

Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants and contracts (emphasizing palliative medicine) for: (1) research and projects to reduce the rate of suicide among persons with disabilities or terminal or chronic illness; and (2) demonstration projects to reduce restrictions on access to hospice programs or fund home health care services, community living arrangements, and attendant care services.

What just happenedApr 30, 1997

Became Public Law No: 105-12.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [D-TX-4](D-TX)Sponsor
118 cosponsors17 D101 R
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118cosponsors7committees58actions53subjects
  1. Apr 30, 1997PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 105-12.

  2. Apr 30, 1997BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 105-12.

  3. Apr 30, 1997PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Apr 30, 1997BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Apr 18, 1997FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Apr 18, 1997President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Apr 17, 1997Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Apr 16, 1997Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 99-0. Record Vote No: 44.

  9. Apr 16, 1997Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 99-0. Record Vote No: 44.

  10. Apr 16, 1997Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3249-3266)

  11. Apr 10, 1997IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  12. Apr 10, 1997FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  13. Apr 10, 1997FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 16 (Roll no. 75).

  14. Apr 10, 1997Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 16 (Roll no. 75).

  15. Apr 10, 1997FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  16. Apr 10, 1997FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1397-1405)

  17. Apr 10, 1997FloorH30300

    Mr. Bliley moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  18. Apr 8, 1997CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 32.

  19. Apr 8, 1997DischargeH12300

    Committee on International Relations discharged.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  20. Apr 8, 1997Committee5500

    Committee on International Relations discharged.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  21. Apr 8, 1997DischargeH12300

    Committee on Resources discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  22. Apr 8, 1997Committee5500

    Committee on Resources discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  23. Apr 8, 1997DischargeH12300

    Committee on Government Reform discharged.

    Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  24. Apr 8, 1997Committee5500

    Committee on Government Reform discharged.

    Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  25. Apr 8, 1997DischargeH12300

    Committee on Education and the Workforce discharged.

    Education and Workforce Committee
  26. Apr 8, 1997Committee5500

    Committee on Education and the Workforce discharged.

    Education and Workforce Committee
  27. Apr 8, 1997DischargeH12300

    Committee on Judiciary discharged.

    Judiciary Committee
  28. Apr 8, 1997Committee5500

    Committee on Judiciary discharged.

    Judiciary Committee
  29. Apr 8, 1997DischargeH12300

    Committee on Ways and Means discharged.

    Ways and Means Committee
  30. Apr 8, 1997Committee5500

    Committee on Ways and Means discharged.

    Ways and Means Committee
  31. Apr 8, 1997IntroReferralH11210

    House Committee on International Relations Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than April 8, 1997.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  32. Apr 8, 1997IntroReferralH11210

    House Committee on Resources Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than April 8, 1997.

    Natural Resources Committee
  33. Apr 8, 1997IntroReferralH11210

    House Committee on Government Reform Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than April 8, 1997.

    Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  34. Apr 8, 1997IntroReferralH11210

    House Committee on Education and the Workforce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than April 8, 1997.

    Education and Workforce Committee
  35. Apr 8, 1997IntroReferralH11210

    House Committee on Judiciary Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than April 8, 1997.

    Judiciary Committee
  36. Apr 8, 1997IntroReferralH11210

    House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than April 8, 1997.

    Ways and Means Committee
  37. Apr 8, 1997CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 105-46, Part I.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  38. Apr 8, 1997Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 105-46, Part I.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  39. Mar 20, 1997CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 2.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  40. Mar 20, 1997CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  41. Mar 19, 1997CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.

    Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
  42. Mar 18, 1997CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

    Health Subcommittee
  43. Mar 18, 1997CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Health Subcommittee
  44. Mar 17, 1997CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  45. Mar 13, 1997CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  46. Mar 13, 1997CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  47. Mar 11, 1997CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  48. Mar 11, 1997IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House International Relations

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  49. Mar 11, 1997IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Resources

    Natural Resources Committee
  50. Mar 11, 1997IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Government Reform

    Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  51. Mar 11, 1997IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Education and the Workforce

    Education and Workforce Committee
  52. Mar 11, 1997IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Judiciary

    Judiciary Committee
  53. Mar 11, 1997IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Ways and Means

    Ways and Means Committee
  54. Mar 11, 1997IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Commerce

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  55. Mar 11, 1997IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred to the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Education and the Workforce, Government Reform and Oversight, Resources, and International Relations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  56. Mar 11, 1997IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E431)

  57. Mar 11, 1997IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  58. Mar 11, 1997IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedApr 10, 199736

Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act of 1997 - Prohibits the use of appropriated funds to provide or pay for any health care item or service or health benefit coverage for the purpose of causing, or assisting to cause, the death of any individual. Sets forth a nonexclusive list of programs, facilities, and personnel to which the prohibition applies, including under Social Security Act titles V (Maternal and Child Health Services), XVIII (Medicare), XIX (Medicaid), and XX (Block Grants to States for Social Services), the Public Health Service Act, the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, and provisions of Federal law relating to Federal employees, the military health care system, veterans medical care, Peace Corps volunteers, and Federal prisoners.

Prohibits the use of appropriated funds for: (1) causing or assisting in suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing; (2) compelling any person or entity to provide or fund any item, benefit, program, or service for such purpose; or (3) asserting or advocating a legal right to cause or assist such actions. Sets forth a nonexclusive list of programs to which the prohibition applies, including under specified provisions of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, the Protection and Advocacy for Mentally Ill Individuals Act of 1986, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Legal Services Corporation Act.

Prohibits the use of appropriated funds for any item or service for the purpose of causing or assisting in the suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing of any individual.

Declares that, for this Act, references to appropriated funds include funds appropriated to the District of Columbia under specified provisions of the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act.

Declares that this Act supersedes other Federal laws except to the extent such laws specifically supersede this Act.

Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants and contracts (emphasizing palliative medicine) for: (1) research and projects to reduce the rate of suicide among persons with disabilities or terminal or chronic illness; and (2) demonstration projects to reduce restrictions on access to hospice programs or fund home health care services, community living arrangements, and attendant care services.

Reported to House amended, Part IApr 8, 199718

Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act of 1997 - Prohibits the use of appropriated funds to provide or pay for any health care item or service or health benefit coverage for the purpose of causing, or assisting to cause, the death of any individual. Sets forth a nonexclusive list of programs, facilities, and personnel to which the prohibition applies, including under Social Security Act titles V (Maternal and Child Health Services), XVIII (Medicare), XIX (Medicaid), and XX (Block Grants to States for Social Services), the Public Health Service Act, the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, and provisions of Federal law relating to Federal employees, the military health care system, veterans medical care, Peace Corps volunteers, and Federal prisoners.

Prohibits the use of appropriated funds for: (1) causing or assisting in suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing; (2) compelling any person or entity to provide or fund any item, benefit, program, or service for such purpose; or (3) asserting or advocating a legal right to cause or assist such actions. Sets forth a nonexclusive list of programs to which the prohibition applies, including under specified provisions of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, the Protection and Advocacy for Mentally Ill Individuals Act of 1986, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Older Americans Act of 1965, and the Legal Services Corporation Act.

Prohibits the use of appropriated funds for any item or service for the purpose of causing or assisting in the suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing of any individual.

Declares that, for this Act, references to appropriated funds include funds appropriated to the District of Columbia under specified provisions of the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act.

Declares that this Act supersedes other Federal laws except to the extent such laws specifically supersede this Act.

Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants and contracts (emphasizing palliative medicine) for: (1) research and projects to reduce the rate of suicide among persons with disabilities or terminal or chronic illness; and (2) demonstration projects to reduce restrictions on access to hospice programs or fund home health care services, community living arrangements, and attendant care services.

Introduced in HouseMar 11, 199700

Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act of 1997 - Prohibits the use of appropriated funds to provide or pay for any health care item or service or health benefit coverage for the purpose of causing, or assisting to cause, the death of any individual. Sets forth a nonexclusive list of programs, facilities, and personnel to which the prohibition applies, including under Social Security Act titles V (Maternal and Child Health Services), XVIII (Medicare), XIX (Medicaid), and XX (Block Grants to States for Social Services), the Public Health Service Act, the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, and provisions of Federal law relating to Federal employees, the military health care system, veterans medical care, Peace Corps volunteers, and Federal prisoners.

Prohibits the use of appropriated funds for: (1) causing or assisting in suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing; (2) compelling any person or entity to provide or fund any item, benefit, program, or service for such purpose; or (3) asserting or advocating a legal right to cause or assist such actions. Sets forth a nonexclusive list of programs to which the prohibition applies, including under specified provisions of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, the Protection and Advocacy for Mentally Ill Individuals Act of 1986, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Older Americans Act of 1965, and the Legal Services Corporation Act.

Prohibits the use of appropriated funds for any item or service for the purpose of causing or assisting in the suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing of any individual.

Declares that, for this Act, references to appropriated funds include funds appropriated to the District of Columbia under specified provisions of the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act.

Declares that this Act supersedes other Federal laws except to the extent such laws specifically supersede this Act.