Bill Title
To amend title XII of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain trauma care programs, and for other purposes.
Committees
Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Bill Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Access to Life-Saving Trauma Care for All Americans Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize grants for certain trauma centers and grants to states for trauma centers through FY2020. The categorization of certain trauma centers is revised. (Sec. 3) The Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response is given the authority to administer these grants.
Bill
Sponsor
Committee
Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Date
March 16, 2015
Question
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Vote Type
2/3 YEA-AND-NAY
Result
Passed
Description
Access to Life-Saving Trauma Care for All Americans Act