House
Aug 3, 2007

To amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure the independence of the Surgeon General from political interference.

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Surgeon General Independence Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to add as requirements for appointment as Surgeon General that an individual be: (1) a licensed physician; and (2) nominated by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Requires the Regular Corps to submit to the Secretary and the President a list of six qualified nominees to fill any vacancy in the Surgeon General...

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Aug 3, 2007