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HR2199FEDERALin_committee

Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act introduced in U.S. House

Original title: Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act

March 18, 2025

healthcare dialysis patient rights federal legislation

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Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.Mar 18, 2025

Lead sponsor

Andy Biggs

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

This legislation initiates the formal process to potentially change federal regulations governing the rights and care standards for dialysis patients.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

dialysis patients

The bill is intended to address federal protections for this group.

healthcare providers

Providers of dialysis services may be subject to new regulatory requirements if the bill is enacted.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

The Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act was introduced to address federal protections for individuals receiving dialysis treatment. The bill is currently under review by the House and the House .

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This legislation initiates the formal process to potentially change federal regulations governing the rights and care standards for dialysis patients.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill do?

The provided document only lists the bill's title and its referral to committees; the specific policy changes are not yet available in the text.

What happens next for this bill?

The bill must be reviewed and reported by the House and the House before it can be considered by the full House of Representatives.

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Discoveries

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policy shift70% confidence

Legislative focus on dialysis

The introduction of this bill indicates a legislative interest in revisiting federal protections for dialysis patients.

Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Energy and Commerce“House committee assigned to review the bill.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Ways and Means“House committee assigned to review the bill.”Map →

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