United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HR 8948 — Federal Bureau of Prisons Medical Care Act of 2024

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

To amend title 18, United States Code, to limit the ability to assess a fee for health care services for prisoners, and for other purposes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E698-699)

  4. Introduced in House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8948 do?
To amend title 18, United States Code, to limit the ability to assess a fee for health care services for prisoners, and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HR 8948?
HR 8948 is sponsored by Norton, Eleanor Holmes (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 8948?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 8948?
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