Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act
Official title: “To address behavioral health and well-being among health care professionals.”
Earlier name of the bill: “Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act”.
What this law changes
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How it passed
The House passed it 222 to 212 on December 7, 2021.
The Senate passed it 59 to 35 on December 9, 2021, with 6 senators who did not vote.
It became law on December 10, 2021.
The question on the official record: House, “On Passage”. Senate, “On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to S. 610)”.
| Chamber and party | Yes | No | Present | Did not vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Republicans | 1 | 212 | 0 | 0 |
| House Democrats | 221 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Senate Republicans | 10 | 35 | 0 | 5 |
| Senate Democrats | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Senate independents | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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