Congress 108 - HR 2837 - Steve Grissom Relief Fund Act of 2003

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AIDS (Disease) Blood banks Blood transfusions Claims Compensation (Law) Crime and Law Enforcement Economics and Public Finance Families Fraud Government liability Government trust funds Health Human immunodeficiency viruses Income Labor and Employment Law Married people Medical records Medical tests Physical examinations Social Welfare Supplemental security income program Survivors' benefits Tissue banks Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc. Welfare eligibility

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Steve Grissom Relief Fund Act of 2003 - Establishes the Steve Grissom Relief Fund in the Treasury.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make single payments to individuals infected with HIV or diagnosed with AIDS as a result of HIV- contaminated blood, blood components, human tissue or organs. Includes lawful spouses, as specified.

Sets forth documentation, petition, determination, and payment procedures. States that such payments do not create or admit any claim or constitute income for income tax, supplemental security income benefits, and other purposes.

Prohibits the assignment or transfer of rights under this title. Limits petitions to one per victim. Terminates the program after five years.

Excludes payments from consideration as compensation or reimbursement for a loss as it concerns insurance or worker's compensation.

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Aug 8, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 30, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Jul 24, 2003

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1581)
Jul 23, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 23, 2003

Introduced in House

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