Bill115th CongressFiled Sep 27, 2018Health
H.R. 6931
Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 27, 2018)
Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act
This bill establishes several programs and requirements relating to sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) and sudden unexplained death in childhood (SUDC).
Among other things, the bill establishes grant programs to:
- promote comprehensive death scene investigations and autopsies relating to SUID and SUDC;
- improve infant and child death review programs; and
- promote education, outreach, and support services relating to SUID and SUDC.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must also study the use of genetic analysis and publish specified data regarding SUID and SUDC.
What just happenedSep 27, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4](D-WI)Sponsor
14 cosponsors11 D3 R
14cosponsors1committees3actions1related bills16subjects
- Introduced in HouseSep 27, 2018
- Sep 27, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Sep 27, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 27, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House