S. 252 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
PREEMIE Reauthorization Act
S. 252 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Feb 7, 2013, sponsored by Lamar Alexander with 12 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
- Feb 7, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 12
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 113-55
What it does
Title I: PREEMIE Act Reauthorization - Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early Reauthorization Act or the PREEMIE Reauthorization Act - (Sec. 102) Amends the Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early Act to revise and reauthorize requirements for research on prematurity and preterm births.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lamar Alexander (R-TN). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 7, 2013
- Passed the SenateSep 25, 2013
- Passed the HouseNov 12, 2013
- Sent to the PresidentNov 21, 2013
- Became lawNov 27, 2013
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-55. (Nov 27, 2013)
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- H.R. 307: Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2013
- S. 622: Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Reauthorization Act of 2013
- H.R. 2094: School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act
- S. 330: HIV Organ Policy Equity Act
- H.R. 3204: Drug Quality and Security Act
- H.R. 3527: Poison Center Network Act
- H.R. 4302: Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014
- H.R. 2019: Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act
- S. 1557: Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2013
- H.R. 3548: Improving Trauma Care Act of 2014
Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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