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Bill114th CongressFiled Oct 6, 2015Health
H.R. 3691

Improving Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women Act of 2016

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (May 11, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on May 10, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Improving Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to extend support for residential substance abuse treatment programs for pregnant and postpartum women through FY2021.

(Sec. 3) The Center for Substance Abuse Treatment must carry out a pilot program to make grants to state substance abuse agencies to support services for pregnant and postpartum women who have a primary diagnosis of a substance use disorder, including opioid use disorders (opioids are drugs with effects similar to opium, such as heroin and certain pain medications). The Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality must fund an evaluation of the pilot program.

(Sec. 4) As an offset, the bill reduces the authorization of appropriations for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention facilities for FY2017.

What just happenedMay 12, 2016

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM-3](D-NM)Sponsor
38 cosponsors35 D3 R
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  1. May 12, 2016IntroReferral

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

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  2. May 11, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. May 11, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2263-2264)

  4. May 11, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2263-2264)

  5. May 11, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3691.

  6. May 11, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2263-2266)

  7. May 11, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. May 10, 2016CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 428.

  9. May 10, 2016CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 114-554.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  10. May 10, 2016Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 114-554.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  11. Apr 28, 2016Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  12. Apr 28, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  13. Apr 27, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  14. Apr 26, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  15. Apr 25, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  16. Apr 20, 2016Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Health Subcommittee
  17. Apr 20, 2016Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Health Subcommittee
  18. Oct 9, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  19. Oct 6, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  20. Oct 6, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  21. Oct 6, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedMay 11, 201636

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on May 10, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Improving Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to extend support for residential substance abuse treatment programs for pregnant and postpartum women through FY2021.

(Sec. 3) The Center for Substance Abuse Treatment must carry out a pilot program to make grants to state substance abuse agencies to support services for pregnant and postpartum women who have a primary diagnosis of a substance use disorder, including opioid use disorders (opioids are drugs with effects similar to opium, such as heroin and certain pain medications). The Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality must fund an evaluation of the pilot program.

(Sec. 4) As an offset, the bill reduces the authorization of appropriations for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention facilities for FY2017.

Reported to House with amendment(s)May 10, 201617

Improving Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to extend support for residential substance abuse treatment programs for pregnant and postpartum women through FY2021.

(Sec. 3) The Center for Substance Abuse Treatment must carry out a pilot program to make grants to state substance abuse agencies to support services for pregnant and postpartum women who have a primary diagnosis of a substance use disorder, including opioid use disorders (opioids are drugs with effects similar to opium, such as heroin and certain pain medications). The Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality must fund an evaluation of the pilot program.

(Sec. 4) As an offset, the bill reduces the authorization of appropriations for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention facilities for FY2017.

Introduced in HouseOct 6, 2015

Improving Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women Act of 2015

This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to extend support for residential substance abuse treatment programs for pregnant and postpartum women through FY2020.

The Center for Substance Abuse Treatment must carry out a pilot program to make grants to state substance abuse agencies to support services for pregnant and postpartum women who have a primary diagnosis of a substance use disorder.

Improving Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women Act of 2016 — Informed