Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2017
- Last Action
- 12/21/2018
Actions
- 2018-12-21Became Public Law No: 115-342.
- 2018-12-21Became Public Law No: 115-342.
- 2018-12-21Signed by President.
- 2018-12-21Signed by President.
- 2018-12-21Presented to President.
- 2018-12-21Presented to President.
- 2018-12-19Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2018-12-19On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 355 - 7 (Roll no. 436). (text: CR H10278)
- 2018-12-19Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 355 - 7 (Roll no. 436).(text: CR H10278)
- 2018-12-19At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- 2018-12-19DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the Senate amendment to H.R. 1222.
- 2018-12-19Mr. Walden moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H10278-10280, H10313-10314)
- 2018-12-13Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 2018-12-12Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- 2018-12-12Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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CRS Summary
As of 2018-12-21 (49)
Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2017
(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to replace the authorization for a National Congenital Heart Disease Surveillance System with a requirement for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to enhance and expand congenital heart disease research, surveillance, and awareness. (Congenital heart disease is a condition caused by a heart defect that is present at birth.)
HHS must award grants to nonprofit entities to conduct a study of congenital heart disease among all ages, including prevalence, health care utilization, and demographic factors. Collected information must be made available to the public.
(Sec. 3) HHS must report on research and other activities conducted regarding congenital heart disease.
Cosponsors (20)
- ADAM SCHIFF (D-CA)
- Ralph Abraham (R-LA)
- Eric Swalwell (D-CA)
- David Loebsack (D-IA)
- Mike Bost (R-IL)
- Darren Soto (D-FL)
- Mark Pocan (D-WI)
- Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA)
- Stephanie Murphy (D-FL)
- Daniel Webster (R-FL)
- Markwayne Mullin (R-OK)
- Dwight Evans (D-PA)
- Steve Stivers (R-OH)
- Brett Guthrie (R-KY)
- Gerald Connolly (D-VA)
- ELEANOR NORTON (D-DC)
- RICHARD NOLAN (D-MN)
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
- Chris Collins (R-NY)
- NYDIA VELAZQUEZ (D-NY)
Subjects
- Birth defects
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Child health
- Government studies and investigations
- Health information and medical records
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Medical research
- Research administration and funding
Became law: Pub. L. 115-342
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