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H.R. 1222Became Law

Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2017

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 21, 2018)

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.

What just happenedDec 21, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-342.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12](R-FL)Sponsor
28 cosponsors14 D14 R
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  1. Dec 21, 2018President

    Became Public Law No: 115-342.

  2. Dec 21, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-342.

  3. Dec 21, 2018President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 21, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 21, 2018Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 21, 2018President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 19, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH41931

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

  8. Dec 19, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 355 - 7 (Roll no. 436). (text: CR H10278)

  9. Dec 19, 2018NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 355 - 7 (Roll no. 436).(text: CR H10278)

  10. Dec 19, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH40142

    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.

  11. Dec 19, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the Senate amendment to H.R. 1222.

  12. Dec 19, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH40140

    Mr. Walden moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H10278-10280, H10313-10314)

  13. Dec 13, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  14. Dec 12, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  15. Dec 12, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  16. Dec 12, 2018Floor

    The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (CR S7525)

  17. Dec 12, 2018Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7524-7525)

  18. Aug 15, 2018Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 555.

  19. Aug 15, 2018Committee

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Alexander with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  20. Aug 15, 2018Committee14000

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Alexander with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  21. Jul 25, 2018Committee

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  22. Feb 27, 2018IntroReferral

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

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  23. Feb 26, 2018FloorH38310

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

  24. Feb 26, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 7 (Roll no. 81). (text: CR H1238-1239)

  25. Feb 26, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 7 (Roll no. 81).(text: CR H1238-1239)

  26. Feb 26, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1246-1247)

  27. Feb 26, 2018FloorH37220

    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.

  28. Feb 26, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1222.

  29. Feb 26, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1238-1240)

  30. Feb 26, 2018FloorH30300

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

  31. Sep 25, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 239.

  32. Sep 25, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-329.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  33. Sep 25, 2017Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-329.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  34. Jun 7, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  35. Jun 7, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  36. May 18, 2017Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

    Health Subcommittee
  37. May 18, 2017Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Health Subcommittee
  38. Mar 3, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  39. Feb 27, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  40. Feb 27, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  41. Feb 27, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawDec 21, 201849

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.

Passed House amendedFeb 26, 201836

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on September 25, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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), regarding congenital heart disease, to enhance and expand research and surveillance infrastructure. (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, from birth to adulthood, that considers health care utilization, demographic factors, and outcomes. Data from the study must be made available to the public.

(Sec. 3) The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute must report on its ongoing research efforts regarding congenital heart disease, future plans for such research, and areas of greatest need for such research.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Sep 25, 201717

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), regarding congenital heart disease, to enhance and expand research and surveillance infrastructure. (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, from birth to adulthood, that considers health care utilization, demographic factors, and outcomes. Data from the study must be made available to the public.

(Sec. 3) The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute must report on its ongoing research efforts regarding congenital heart disease, future plans for such research, and areas of greatest need for such research.

Introduced in HouseFeb 27, 2017

Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2017

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, regarding congenital heart disease, to enhance and expand research and surveillance infrastructure, and plan and implement a public outreach and education campaign. (Congenital heart disease is a condition caused by a heart defect that is present at birth.)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must award grants to nonprofit entities to conduct: (1) a study of congenital heart disease, from birth to adulthood, that considers health care utilization, demographic factors, and outcomes; and (2) an awareness, outreach, and education campaign regarding congenital heart disease. Data from the study must be made available to the public.

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute must report on its ongoing research efforts regarding congenital heart disease, future plans for such research, and areas of greatest need for such research.

Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2017 — Informed