S5219Referred to Committee

A bill to improve end-of-life care.

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Introduced
In Committee
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Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-08-03
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Richard Blumenthal
Richard Blumenthal
Democrat · CT · Senator
Votes with party: 85.9% (867 recorded votes)

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

2026-08-03

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Plain-English Summary

The proposal would enhance how hospitals and healthcare providers support patients nearing the end of their lives, likely including measures to improve pain management, expand access to hospice care, and ensure patients have clear conversations with doctors about their treatment preferences. The changes would affect patients, their families, healthcare workers, and medical facilities across the country. The bill is currently under review by the Senate committee responsible for health policy.

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