Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2017
Latest action · Dec 21, 2018 Became Public Law No: 115-342.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedFeb 27, 2017
- Passed HouseFeb 26, 2018
- Passed SenateDec 12, 2018
- To the PresidentDec 21, 2018
- Became lawDec 21, 2018
Summary
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.
Recorded votes 2
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 436 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment | Passed355–7 | Dec 19, 2018 |
| House 81 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed394–7 | Feb 26, 2018 |
Cosponsors 28
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Feb 27, 2017 to Sep 5, 2017, with 1 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CA | Adam B. Schiff | Original | Feb 27, 2017 |
| R-KY | Brett Guthrie | Mar 28, 2017 | |
| R-WA | Cathy McMorris Rodgers | Mar 28, 2017 | |
| R-FL | Daniel Webster | Mar 28, 2017 | |
| D-FL | Darren Soto | Mar 28, 2017 | |
| D-IA | David Loebsack | Mar 28, 2017 | |
| D-PA | Dwight Evans | Mar 28, 2017 | |
| D-DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | Mar 28, 2017 | |
| D-CA | Eric Swalwell | Mar 28, 2017 | |
| D-VA | Gerald E. Connolly | Mar 28, 2017 | |
| D-WI | Mark Pocan | Mar 28, 2017 | |
| R-OK | Markwayne Mullin | Mar 28, 2017 | |
| R-IL | Mike Bost | Mar 28, 2017 | |
| R-LA | Ralph Lee Abraham | Mar 28, 2017 | |
| D-FL | Stephanie N. Murphy | Mar 28, 2017 |
Actions 35
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Dec 21, 2018Became Public Law No: 115-342.
- Dec 21, 2018Presented to President.
- Dec 21, 2018Signed by President.
- Dec 19, 2018At 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.
- Dec 19, 2018DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the Senate amendment to H.R. 1222.
Amendments 1
Amendments offered to this bill.
| Amendment | Description | Offered by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SA 4103 | In the nature of a substitute. | Richard J. Durbin D-IL | Amendment SA 4103 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. |
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 477 | Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2017 | Related bill | Feb 28, 2017 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Health.
Text 7
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- —Enrolled Bill
- Dec 12, 2018Engrossed Amendment Senate
- Aug 15, 2018Reported to Senate
- Feb 27, 2018Referred in Senate
- Feb 26, 2018Engrossed in House
- Sep 25, 2017Reported in House
- Feb 27, 2017Introduced in House
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