Key Votes
H Amdt 303 - Amendment to the Bipartisan Patient Protection Act - Key Vote
National Key Votes
Stages
Family
- HR 2563 - Bipartisan Patient Protection Act
- H Amdt 303 - Amendment to the Bipartisan Patient Protection Act
- SB 183 - Revise Interim Zoning Laws
Issues
Stage Details
Amendment - Amendment Adopted (House) (218-213) - Aug. 2, 2001 (Key vote)
Title: Amendment to the Bipartisan Patient Protection Act
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to adopt an amendment that would provide federal assistance to patients who were denied health care and caps non-economic damages and punitive damages at $1.5 million each.
Highlights:
- Guarantees patients Federal remedies to hold health plans accountable for wrongful denial or delay of medical care.
- Caps non-economic damages and punitive damages at $1.5 million each.
- Allows unlimited economic damage lawsuits in federal and state court.
- Allows cases against employers to be heard in federal court and cases against health insurance companies in state court.
Amendment - Introduced (House) - Aug. 2, 2001
Title: Amendment to the Bipartisan Patient Protection Act
Sponsors
- Charles W. 'Charlie' Norwood Jr. (GA - R) (Out Of Office)