Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-1222
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2017-02-27 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Birth defects
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Child health
Government studies and investigations
Health information and medical records
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-27
text: 

Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2017

 
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, regarding congenital heart disease, to enhance and expand research and surveillance infrastructure, and plan and implement a public outreach and education campaign. (Congenital heart disease is a condition caused by a heart defect that is present at birth.)
 
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must award grants to nonprofit entities to conduct: (1) a study of congenital heart disease, from birth to adulthood, that considers health care utilization, demographic factors, and outcomes; and (2) an awareness, outreach, and education campaign regarding congenital heart disease. Data from the study must be made available to the public.
 
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute must report on its ongoing research efforts regarding congenital heart disease, future plans for such research, and areas of greatest need for such research.

action_date: 2017-09-25
text: 

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), regarding congenital heart disease, to enhance and expand research and surveillance infrastructure. (Congenital heart disease is a condition caused by a heart defect that is present at birth.)
 
HHS must award grants to nonprofit entities to conduct a study of congenital heart disease, from birth to adulthood, that considers health care utilization, demographic factors, and outcomes. Data from the study must be made available to the public.
 
(Sec. 3) The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute must report on its ongoing research efforts regarding congenital heart disease, future plans for such research, and areas of greatest need for such research.

action_date: 2018-02-26
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on September 25, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 

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), regarding congenital heart disease, to enhance and expand research and surveillance infrastructure. (Congenital heart disease is a condition caused by a heart defect that is present at birth.)
 
HHS must award grants to nonprofit entities to conduct a study of congenital heart disease, from birth to adulthood, that considers health care utilization, demographic factors, and outcomes. Data from the study must be made available to the public.
 
(Sec. 3) The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute must report on its ongoing research efforts regarding congenital heart disease, future plans for such research, and areas of greatest need for such research.

action_date: 2018-12-21
text: 

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. (Congenital heart disease is a condition caused by a heart defect that is present at birth.)
 
HHS must award grants to nonprofit entities to conduct a study of congenital heart disease among all ages, including prevalence, health care utilization, and demographic factors. Collected information must be made available to the public.
 
(Sec. 3) HHS must report on research and other activities conducted regarding congenital heart disease. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Became Public Law No: 115-342.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Became Public Law No: 115-342.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 355 - 7 (Roll no. 436). (text: CR H10278)
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 355 - 7 (Roll no. 436).(text: CR H10278)
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the Senate amendment to H.R. 1222.
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Mr. Walden moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H10278-10280, H10313-10314)
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (CR S7525)
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7524-7525)
action_date: 2018-08-15
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 555.
action_date: 2018-08-15
text: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Alexander with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
action_date: 2018-08-15
text: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Alexander with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
action_date: 2018-07-25
text: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2018-02-27
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2018-02-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-02-26
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 7 (Roll no. 81). (text: CR H1238-1239)
action_date: 2018-02-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 7 (Roll no. 81).(text: CR H1238-1239)
action_date: 2018-02-26
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1246-1247)
action_date: 2018-02-26
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2018-02-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1222.
action_date: 2018-02-26
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1238-1240)
action_date: 2018-02-26
text: Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2017-09-25
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 239.
action_date: 2017-09-25
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-329.
action_date: 2017-09-25
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-329.
action_date: 2017-06-07
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2017-06-07
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2017-03-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-02-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-02-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-02-27
text: Introduced in House

Enacted as: number: 115-342