H.R. 1222 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2017
H.R. 1222 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Feb 27, 2017, sponsored by Gus M. Bilirakis with 28 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 27, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 28
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 115-342
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 14 Democrats, 14 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 27, 2017
- Passed the HouseFeb 26, 2018
- Passed the SenateDec 12, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentDec 21, 2018
- Became lawDec 21, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-342. (Dec 21, 2018)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment
House · Dec 19, 2018 · Passed355–7 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Feb 26, 2018 · Passed394–7
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2017House · Feb 26, 2018
- Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2017House · Dec 19, 2018
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Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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