H.R. 876NOTICE Act

1 recorded action123 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Lloyd Doggett [D-TX-35]
Cosponsors: 3 · 2 Democrats · 1 Republican
Policy area: Health
Committees: Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee · and 1 more
Latest action: Aug 6, 2015 · Became Public Law No: 114-42.

IntroducedFeb 11, 2015
Passed the HouseMar 16, 2015
Passed the SenateJul 27, 2015
Sent to the PresidentJul 29, 2015
Became lawAug 6, 2015

What the measure doesCRS summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on March 16, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Notice of Observation Treatment and Implication for Care Eligibility Act or the NOTICE Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to require a hospital or critical access hospital with an agreement with the Secretary of Health and Human Services to give each individual who receives observation services as an outpatient for more than 24 hours an adequate oral and written notification within 36 hours after beginning to receive them which:

explains the individual's status as an outpatient and not as an inpatient and the reasons why;

explains the implications of that status on services furnished (including those furnished as an inpatient), in particular the implications for cost-sharing requirements and subsequent coverage eligibility for services furnished by a skilled nursing facility;
includes appropriate additional information;
is written and formatted using plain language and made available in appropriate languages; and
is signed by the individual or a person acting on the individual's behalf (representative) to acknowledge receipt of the notification, or if the individual or representative refuses to sign, the written notification is signed by the hospital staff who presented it.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 876 as public Law on Aug 6, 2015. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 115

House Mar 16, 2015

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Notice of Observation Treatment and Implication for Care Eligibility Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

395 Yea 0 Nay 37 not voting

Crossed both parties No voting member broke with their own party.

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All members432 members

Democratic188 members

Republican244 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors3 · 2 Democrats · 1 Republican

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 876 and vote against it. 1 signed when it was filed.

RTodd Young [R-IN-09]Original

DEARL BLUMENAUER [D-OR-03]Joined Feb 24, 2015

DCHARLES RANGEL [D-NY-13]Joined Feb 24, 2015

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Who lobbied on H.R. 87611 organizations

Organizations that named H.R. 876 in a lobbying disclosure. Only those that cited the bill by number appear, so this is a floor, not a full list.

AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATIONfiled by CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC, AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATIONIts PAC: American Health Care Association PAC

Pharmacy · Health Issues · Medicare/Medicaid · Science/Technology +4 more10 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2016Filing

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BENEFITS AND INSURANCE PROFESSIONALSIts PAC: National Association of Benefits & Insurance Professionals PAC

Health Issues10 filings · 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2015Filing

GOLDEN HORIZONS

Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace · Budget/Appropriations · Veterans · Medicare/Medicaid6 filings · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2016Filing

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERSfiled by MASON CONSULTING, LLC

Health Issues · Medicare/Medicaid · Chemicals/Chemical Industry · Veterans +4 more6 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2016Filing

HOSPITAL & HEALTHSYSTEM ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIAfiled by THE HOSPITAL & HEALTHSYSTEM ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIAIts PAC: The Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania- Federal PAC

Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace · Health Issues · Medicare/Medicaid · Budget/Appropriations4 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2015Filing

AARP

Medicare/Medicaid · Trade (domestic/foreign) · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties +12 more3 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2015Filing

ALABAMA NURSING HOME ASSOCIATIONfiled by R.G. FLIPPO AND ASSOCIATES, INCIts PAC: Alabama Nursing Home Association Federal PAC

Veterans · Medicare/Medicaid3 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2015Filing

DIRECT SUPPLY, INC.

Medicare/Medicaid · Veterans · Budget/Appropriations · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products +1 more3 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2015Filing

HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

Health Issues · Medicare/Medicaid2 filings · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2015Filing

MISSOURI HOSPITAL ASSOCIATIONIts PAC: MO - PAC of the Missouri Hospital Association

Health Issues2 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2015Filing

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