H.R. 7898 · 116th Congress

To amend the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to consider certain recognized security practices of covered entities and business associates when making certain determinations, and for other purposes.

Action history

2021-01-05Signed by President.
2021-01-05Became Public Law No: 116-321.
2020-12-24Presented to President.
2020-12-20Message on Senate action sent to the House.
2020-12-19Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
2020-12-10Received in the Senate, read twice.
2020-12-09The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
2020-12-09Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2020-12-09On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2020-12-09DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7898.
2020-12-09Considered under suspension of the rules.
2020-12-09Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2020-07-31Introduced in House
2020-07-31Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.