Improving the Health of Children Act
USA117th CongressHR-5551| House
| Updated: 12/9/2021
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
Republican Representative
Georgia
Cosponsors (5)
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Improving the Health of Children Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 programs and activities of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for researching and preventing birth defects, developmental disabilities, and other conditions. Specifically, the bill reauthorizes the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities. The center carries out activities to advance the health and well-being of vulnerable populations, including infants with birth defects, children with developmental disabilities, and individuals of all ages with disabilities or blood disorders.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 150.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-209.
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7516-7518)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5551.
At 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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7537-7538)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 20 (Roll no. 418). (text: CR H7516-7517)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health
Birth defectsBlood and blood diseasesChild care and developmentChild healthDisability and paralysisHealth programs administration and fundingHereditary and development disordersMedical researchResearch administration and funding
Improving the Health of Children Act
USA117th CongressHR-5551| House
| Updated: 12/9/2021
Improving the Health of Children Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 programs and activities of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for researching and preventing birth defects, developmental disabilities, and other conditions. Specifically, the bill reauthorizes the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities. The center carries out activities to advance the health and well-being of vulnerable populations, including infants with birth defects, children with developmental disabilities, and individuals of all ages with disabilities or blood disorders.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 150.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-209.
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7516-7518)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5551.
At 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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7537-7538)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 20 (Roll no. 418). (text: CR H7516-7517)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
Republican Representative
Georgia
Cosponsors (5)
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Health
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Birth defectsBlood and blood diseasesChild care and developmentChild healthDisability and paralysisHealth programs administration and fundingHereditary and development disordersMedical researchResearch administration and funding