118th Congress Commerce
H.R. 896: Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act of 2023
Introduced
- Introduced (completed)
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- Passed Senate (not reached)
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Summary
This bill prohibits 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.
The bill also provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission by requiring a violation of this bill to be treated as an unfair or deceptive act or practice.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- David Scott D-GAOriginal
Who scored on this bill
- 1Larry Bucshon SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Larry Bucshon.
Show the full action history (3 actions)
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.