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Scarlett’s Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act

USA116th CongressHR-2271| House 
| Updated: 9/22/2020
Gwen Moore

Gwen Moore

Democratic Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (73)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Dwight Evans (Democratic)Al Lawson (Democratic)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Tim Ryan (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Tom Cole (Republican)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Peter T. King (Republican)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Collin C. Peterson (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Fred Upton (Republican)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Denny Heck (Democratic)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Ron Kind (Democratic)James E. Clyburn (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Cedric L. Richmond (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)TJ Cox (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Jaime Herrera Beutler (Republican)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to address sudden unexpected infant death and sudden unexpected death in childhood, including through grants and by improving the quality of data pertaining to such deaths. Specifically, HHS must award grants to national organizations, governmental health departments, and other entities to provide grief counseling and other support services to families that experienced the sudden unexpected death of an infant or child. Additionally, HHS shall (1) determine whether to update the forms used to submit data about sudden unexpected infant or child deaths to registries and other fatality case reporting systems, and (2) encourage the use of such forms to improve the quality of data in the systems. Furthermore, HHS may provide other support to these registries and systems and may award grants to states and tribes for (1) supporting fetal and infant mortality and child death review programs, (2) improving data collection related to sudden unexpected infant death and sudden unexpected death in childhood, (3) training those who perform death scene investigations of children and infants, and (4) other activities to reduce or prevent unexpected infant and child deaths.

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Timeline
Apr 10, 2019
Introduced in House
Apr 10, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 11, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 8, 2020
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 11, 2020
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Mar 11, 2020
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 15, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 15, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 21, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 424.
Sep 21, 2020
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-524.
Sep 21, 2020
Mrs. Dingell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 21, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4620-4623)
Sep 21, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2271.
Sep 21, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 21, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4621)
Sep 21, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 22, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Dec 31, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1130
Signed by President.
  • April 10, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • April 10, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 11, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • January 8, 2020
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • March 11, 2020
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .


  • March 11, 2020
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 15, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • July 15, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 21, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 424.


  • September 21, 2020
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-524.


  • September 21, 2020
    Mrs. Dingell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 21, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4620-4623)


  • September 21, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2271.


  • September 21, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • September 21, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4621)


  • September 21, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 22, 2020
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • December 31, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1130
    Signed by President.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 116-1130: Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act
Child healthCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEmergency medical services and trauma careFamily servicesGeneticsGovernment studies and investigationsHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careLaw enforcement administration and fundingMedical educationMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthProduct safety and quality

Scarlett’s Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act

USA116th CongressHR-2271| House 
| Updated: 9/22/2020
Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to address sudden unexpected infant death and sudden unexpected death in childhood, including through grants and by improving the quality of data pertaining to such deaths. Specifically, HHS must award grants to national organizations, governmental health departments, and other entities to provide grief counseling and other support services to families that experienced the sudden unexpected death of an infant or child. Additionally, HHS shall (1) determine whether to update the forms used to submit data about sudden unexpected infant or child deaths to registries and other fatality case reporting systems, and (2) encourage the use of such forms to improve the quality of data in the systems. Furthermore, HHS may provide other support to these registries and systems and may award grants to states and tribes for (1) supporting fetal and infant mortality and child death review programs, (2) improving data collection related to sudden unexpected infant death and sudden unexpected death in childhood, (3) training those who perform death scene investigations of children and infants, and (4) other activities to reduce or prevent unexpected infant and child deaths.

Bill Text Versions

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4 versions available

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Timeline
Apr 10, 2019
Introduced in House
Apr 10, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 11, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 8, 2020
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 11, 2020
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Mar 11, 2020
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 15, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 15, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 21, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 424.
Sep 21, 2020
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-524.
Sep 21, 2020
Mrs. Dingell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 21, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4620-4623)
Sep 21, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2271.
Sep 21, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 21, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4621)
Sep 21, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 22, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Dec 31, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1130
Signed by President.
  • April 10, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • April 10, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 11, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • January 8, 2020
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • March 11, 2020
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .


  • March 11, 2020
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 15, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • July 15, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 21, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 424.


  • September 21, 2020
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-524.


  • September 21, 2020
    Mrs. Dingell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 21, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4620-4623)


  • September 21, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2271.


  • September 21, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • September 21, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4621)


  • September 21, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 22, 2020
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • December 31, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1130
    Signed by President.
Gwen Moore

Gwen Moore

Democratic Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (73)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Dwight Evans (Democratic)Al Lawson (Democratic)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Tim Ryan (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Tom Cole (Republican)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Peter T. King (Republican)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Collin C. Peterson (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Fred Upton (Republican)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Denny Heck (Democratic)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Ron Kind (Democratic)James E. Clyburn (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Cedric L. Richmond (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)TJ Cox (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Jaime Herrera Beutler (Republican)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 116-1130: Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child healthCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEmergency medical services and trauma careFamily servicesGeneticsGovernment studies and investigationsHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careLaw enforcement administration and fundingMedical educationMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthProduct safety and quality