House Bills - 108th Congress

H.R. 3000—Josephine Butler United States Health Service Act

On September 4, 2003, Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA), introduced H.R. 3000, the Josephine Butler United States Health Service Act. The bill would establish the United States Health Service and a National Health Board. Upon enactment, NIH, AHRQ, ATSDR, CDC, and SAMHSA would be transferred to the National Health Board. The bill was jointly referred to the House Committees on Energy and Commerce, on Education and Workforce, and on Ways and Means.