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Bill114th CongressFiled Feb 2, 2015Health
H.R. 648

Trauma Systems and Regionalization of Emergency Care Reauthorization Act

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Mar 16, 2015)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Trauma Systems and Regionalization of Emergency Care Reauthorization Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize trauma care programs through FY2020.

(Sec. 3) Grants for pilot projects of innovative models of emergency care and trauma systems can be allocated up to half of the remaining funds for trauma care after allocations for improvement of emergency medical services in rural areas and administrative purposes.

State plans for emergency medical services are required to include the national standards and requirements of the American Burn Association for verified burn centers.

The Department of Health and Human Services must update the model plan for designation of trauma centers and for triage, transfer, and transportation policies, taking into account standards from the American Burn Association.

What just happenedMar 17, 2015

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26](R-TX)Sponsor
14 cosponsors10 D4 R
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  1. Mar 17, 2015IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  2. Mar 16, 2015FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 382 - 15 (Roll no. 114). (text: CR H1642-1643)

  3. Mar 16, 2015FloorH38310

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

  4. Mar 16, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 382 - 15 (Roll no. 114).(text: CR H1642-1643)

  5. Mar 16, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1650)

  6. Mar 16, 2015FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Mar 16, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 648.

  8. Mar 16, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1642-1643)

  9. Mar 16, 2015FloorH30300

    Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  10. Mar 16, 2015CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 28.

  11. Mar 16, 2015CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 114-43.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  12. Mar 16, 2015Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 114-43.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  13. Feb 6, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  14. Feb 2, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  15. Feb 2, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  16. Feb 2, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentMar 16, 201581

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Trauma Systems and Regionalization of Emergency Care Reauthorization Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize trauma care programs through FY2020.

(Sec. 3) Grants for pilot projects of innovative models of emergency care and trauma systems can be allocated up to half of the remaining funds for trauma care after allocations for improvement of emergency medical services in rural areas and administrative purposes.

State plans for emergency medical services are required to include the national standards and requirements of the American Burn Association for verified burn centers.

The Department of Health and Human Services must update the model plan for designation of trauma centers and for triage, transfer, and transportation policies, taking into account standards from the American Burn Association.
Introduced in HouseFeb 2, 2015

Trauma Systems and Regionalization of Emergency Care Reauthorization Act

This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize trauma care programs through FY2020.

Grants for pilot projects of innovative models of emergency care and trauma systems can be allocated up to half of the remaining funds for trauma care after allocations for improvement of emergency medical services in rural areas and administrative purposes.

State plans for emergency medical services are required to include the national standards and requirements of the American Burn Association for verified burn centers.

The Department of Health and Human Services must update the model plan for designation of trauma centers and for triage, transfer, and transportation policies, taking into account standards from the American Burn Association.