Title: How a Bill Becomes a Law | American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing
Headings: How a Bill Becomes a Law
How a Bill Becomes a Law
A nurse's head, heart, and hands are no longer sufficient tools to ensure quality care for our patients. Nurses must also use their voices to promote the health of our citizens (Smith, 2003).
Introducing the Bill
From Bill to Law
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Conclusion
Regina C. Phillips, MSN, RN

Content: A bill can then be referred to a subcommittee or considered by the committee as a whole. There are three House and three Senate committees with jurisdiction over legislation affecting health care and health care professionals. The House committees and their respective subcommittees are: Appropriations Committee - subcommittees are Labor; Health and Human Services; and Education. Energy and Commerce (Medicare Part B and Medicaid) - subcommittees are Health and Environment; and Hazardous Materials. Ways and Means Committee (Medicare Part A) - subcommittee is Health. The Senate committees overseeing health care are: