A bill to authorize and encourage the President to conclude an agreement with Mexico to establish a United States-Mexico Border Health Commission.
United States-Mexico Border Health Commission Act - Authorizes the President to conclude an agreement with Mexico to establish a binational commission to be known as the United States-Mexico Border Health Commission.
Declares that it should be the duty of the Commission to: (1) conduct a needs assessment in the U.S.-Mexican border area to identify and resolve health problems that affect the general population of the area; and (2) formulate recommendations for a fair method by which the government of one country could reimburse a public or private entity in the other country for the cost of a health care service furnished to a citizen of the first country who is unable to pay for the service.
Permits the Commission to establish one border health office in each of the States of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 103-710, Part I.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10738)
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 246 - 169 (Roll No. 480).
Roll Call #480 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 246 - 169 (Roll No. 480).
Roll Call #480 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mr. Dingell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10825-10827)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until Oct. 5.
Enacted as Public Law 103-400
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10920-10921)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 308 - 103 (Roll no. 491).
Roll Call #491 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 308 - 103 (Roll no. 491).
Roll Call #491 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 103-400.
Became Public Law No: 103-400.