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H.R. 2713Became Law

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize appropriations to be made available to the Secretary of Health and Human Services for research for the cause, treatment, and prevention of public health emergencies.

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jun 13, 1983)

(Measure passed House, amended)

Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, upon determining that a health emergency exists, to make grants and enter into contracts for research into its cause, treatment, or prevention.

Establishes in the Treasury a Public Health Emergency Fund for such purposes. Authorizes $30,000,000 for FY 1984, and for subsequent years such sums as necessary to have $30,000,000 in the Fund at the beginning of each fiscal year.

Requires a report to the appropriate congressional committees on any such expenditures made during a fiscal year.

What just happenedJul 13, 1983

Became Public Law No: 98-49.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24](D-CA)Sponsor
10 cosponsors9 D1 R
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  • Public LawJul 14, 1983
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  1. Jul 13, 1983PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 98-49.

  2. Jul 13, 1983BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 98-49.

  3. Jul 13, 1983PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Jul 13, 1983BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jul 1, 1983FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Jul 1, 1983President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jun 29, 1983Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

  8. Jun 28, 1983Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  9. Jun 28, 1983Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  10. Jun 14, 1983Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 245.

  11. Jun 14, 1983IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  12. Jun 13, 1983FloorH37100

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  13. Jun 13, 1983Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  14. Jun 13, 1983FloorH30000

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

  15. May 16, 1983CalendarsH12410

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 85.

  16. May 16, 1983CommitteeH12200

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 98-143.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  17. May 16, 1983Committee5000

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 98-143.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  18. May 12, 1983CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported Favorably as Amended by the Subcommittee.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  19. May 12, 1983CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  20. May 10, 1983CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  21. May 10, 1983CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  22. May 9, 1983CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  23. Apr 26, 1983CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  24. Apr 21, 1983IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  25. Apr 21, 1983IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  26. Apr 21, 1983IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedJun 13, 198336
(Measure passed House, amended)

Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, upon determining that a health emergency exists, to make grants and enter into contracts for research into its cause, treatment, or prevention.

Establishes in the Treasury a Public Health Emergency Fund for such purposes. Authorizes $30,000,000 for FY 1984, and for subsequent years such sums as necessary to have $30,000,000 in the Fund at the beginning of each fiscal year.

Requires a report to the appropriate congressional committees on any such expenditures made during a fiscal year.

Reported to House with amendment(s)May 16, 198317
(Reported to House from the Committee on Energy and Commerce with amendment, H. Rept. 98-143)

Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, upon determining that a health emergency exists, to make grants and enter into contracts for research into its cause, treatment, or prevention.

Establishes in the Treasury a Public Health Emergency Fund for such purposes. Authorizes $30,000,000 for FY 1984, and for subsequent years such sums as necessary to have $30,000,000 in the Fund at the beginning of each fiscal year.

Requires a report to the appropriate congressional committees on any such expenditures made during a fiscal year.

Introduced in HouseApr 21, 198300

Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, upon determining that a health emergency exists, to make grants and enter into contracts for research into its cause, treatment, or prevention.

Establishes in the Treasury a Public Health Emergency Fund for such purposes. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984, and for subsequent years in such sums as are necessary to have $40,000,000 in the Fund at the beginning of each fiscal year.