S. 1130 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act
S. 1130 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Apr 10, 2019, sponsored by Robert P. Casey, Jr. with 10 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 10, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 10
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 116-273
What it does
Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to develop and continue programs addressing sudden unexpected infant death and sudden unexpected death in childhood, including by supporting data systems related to such deaths and awarding grants to support sudden unexpected death review programs.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Robert P. Casey, Jr. (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 10, 2019
- Passed the SenateMay 20, 2020
- Passed the HouseDec 10, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentDec 21, 2020
- Became lawDec 31, 2020
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-273. (Dec 31, 2020)
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