Skip to main content
Federal & State Lawfederalstatelaw.com
Home/Federal/Bills (Live)
SENATE 477115th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1504-1505)

Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2017

Last Action
2/28/2017

Actions

  • 2017-02-28Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1504-1505)
  • 2017-02-28Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2017-02-28 (00)

Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2017

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, regarding congenital heart disease, to enhance and expand research and surveillance infrastructure, and to plan and implement a public outreach and education campaign. (Congenital heart disease is a condition caused by a heart defect that is present at birth.)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must conduct: (1) a study of congenital heart disease, from birth to adulthood, that considers health care utilization, demographic factors, and outcomes; and (2) an awareness, outreach, and education campaign regarding congenital heart disease. Data from the study must be made available to the public.

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute must report on its ongoing research efforts regarding congenital heart disease, future plans for such research, and areas of greatest need for such research.

Cosponsors (10)

  • Bob Casey (D-PA)
  • Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)
  • Debbie Stabenow (D-MI)
  • Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
  • Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)
  • Christopher Coons (D-DE)
  • CLARENCE NELSON (D-FL)
  • Sherrod Brown (D-OH)
  • Todd Young (R-IN)
  • Roger Wicker (R-MS)

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
Read on Congress.gov

Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.