S. 286 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Prevention Act of 2003
S. 286 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Feb 4, 2003, sponsored by Kit Bond with 6 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 4, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 6
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 108-154
What it does
Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Prevention Act of 2003 - Amends Public Health Service Act provisions concerning the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities to add "disabilities and health" to categories of data with regard to which the Secretary of Health and Human Services is directed to collect, analyze, and make available.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kit Bond (R-MO). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 4, 2003
- Passed the SenateNov 11, 2003
- Passed the HouseNov 20, 2003
- Sent to the PresidentNov 21, 2003
- Became lawDec 3, 2003
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-154. (Dec 3, 2003)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Nov 20, 2003 · Passed415–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Prevention Act of 2003House · Nov 20, 2003
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Committees
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