Congress: 100th

Sponsor: Representative Walgren, Doug (10/22/1987)

Committees: House - Energy and Commerce; Ways and Means

Description: A bill to amend the Social Security Act to require skilled nursing facilities and intermediate care facilities under the Medicare and Medicaid Programs to provide the services of a registered nurse for 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.

Lastest Action: 11/16/1987 Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.  (All Actions)

Official: H.R.3543 -- 100th Congress