Josephine Butler United States Health Service Act

The Josephine Butler United States Health Service Act would establish a national, government-run health system to provide medical and supplemental health services to all residents of the United States. Under this bill, healthcare would be delivered through a new independent federal agency, the United States Health Service, and would be funded by a specific health services tax on individual and corporate income.

For the average citizen, this legislation would eliminate out-of-pocket costs for medical care at the point of service and prohibit discrimination in the delivery of care. The bill also proposes creating a health advocacy program to protect patient rights and amending labor laws to ensure employees can take leave from work to receive necessary medical treatment.