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H.R. 1281 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014

Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2014

H.R. 1281 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Mar 20, 2013, sponsored by Lucille Roybal-Allard with 120 co-sponsors.

During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Mar 20, 2013
Co-sponsors
120
Policy area
Health
Public law
Public Law 113-240

What it does

Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2014 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend through FY2019 a grant program for screening, counseling, and other services related to heritable disorders that can be detected in newborns.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 102 Democrats, 18 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 20, 2013
  • Passed the HouseJun 24, 2014
  • Passed the SenateDec 8, 2014
  • Sent to the PresidentDec 12, 2014
  • Became lawDec 18, 2014

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-240. (Dec 18, 2014)

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