Treating Barriers to Prosperity Act of 2018
USA115th CongressHR-5294| House
| Updated: 6/14/2018
Lou Barletta
Republican Representative
Pennsylvania
Cosponsors (7)
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Environment and Public Works Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Treating Barriers to Prosperity Act of 2018 This bill allows the Appalachian Regional Commission to support projects and activities addressing drug abuse, including opioid abuse. Such projects and activities may include those that: facilitate the sharing of best practices among states, counties, and other experts in the region with respect to reducing drug abuse; initiate or expand programs designed to eliminate or reduce the harm to the workforce and economic growth of the region that results from drug abuse; attract and retain relevant health care services, businesses, and workers; and develop relevant infrastructure, including broadband infrastructure that supports the use of telemedicine.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Discharged.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 583.
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-749.
Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5115-5117)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5294.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5115-5116)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5115-5116)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Economics and Public Finance
Appalachian Regional CommissionDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEconomic developmentHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfrastructure developmentInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaRural conditions and developmentWorker safety and health
Treating Barriers to Prosperity Act of 2018
USA115th CongressHR-5294| House
| Updated: 6/14/2018
Treating Barriers to Prosperity Act of 2018 This bill allows the Appalachian Regional Commission to support projects and activities addressing drug abuse, including opioid abuse. Such projects and activities may include those that: facilitate the sharing of best practices among states, counties, and other experts in the region with respect to reducing drug abuse; initiate or expand programs designed to eliminate or reduce the harm to the workforce and economic growth of the region that results from drug abuse; attract and retain relevant health care services, businesses, and workers; and develop relevant infrastructure, including broadband infrastructure that supports the use of telemedicine.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Discharged.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 583.
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-749.
Mr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5115-5117)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5294.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5115-5116)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5115-5116)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Lou Barletta
Republican Representative
Pennsylvania
Cosponsors (7)
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Environment and Public Works Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
Economics and Public Finance
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- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Appalachian Regional CommissionDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEconomic developmentHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfrastructure developmentInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaRural conditions and developmentWorker safety and health