WHAT IS THE NEXT STEP IN THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS AFTER A COMMITEE HAS REPORTED A MEASURE TO THE SENATE

A congressional debate takes place and members vote on the measure.

the first part of the statute of limitations is the standard deadline, which gives victims of medical malpractice a certain number of years -- usually anywhere from two to six years, depending on the state -- after the malpractice occurred within which to file a lawsuit.