US HB6663 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on May 1 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-05-01 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 1 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-05-01 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibits as an unfair or deceptive trade practice a person from misrepresenting (1) whether the person holds a state health care license or (2) the person's education, training, degree, license, or clinical expertise. A person's advertisement for the person's health care services must disclose the license under which the person is authorized to provide those services.
Title
Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act of 2020
Sponsors
| Rep. Larry Bucshon [R-IN] | Rep. David Scott [D-GA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-05-01 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| 2020-05-01 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Commerce
Consumer affairs
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government studies and investigations
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Licensing and registrations
Marketing and advertising
Medical ethics
Consumer affairs
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government studies and investigations
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Licensing and registrations
Marketing and advertising
Medical ethics
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6663/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6663/BILLS-116hr6663ih.pdf |
