PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-3226
Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-16]
Introduced: 2023-05-11 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Public contracts and procurement
Public-private cooperation
Research administration and funding
Sex and reproductive health
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-11
text: 

PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023

 
This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 and otherwise modifies research and education programs for preventing premature births.
 
In particular, the bill expands the scope of education programs for health care providers and the public to address the importance of screening for and treatment of chronic conditions as part of preconception and prenatal care.
 
Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish an interagency working group to improve the coordination of programs and activities to prevent preterm birth, infant mortality, and related adverse effects. (Current law permits HHS to establish such a working group.)
 
The bill also requires HHS to support a study carried out by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on matters related to premature births, such as the financial costs and factors that affect preterm birth rates.

action_date: 2023-08-25
text: 

PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023

 
This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 and otherwise modifies research and education programs for preventing premature births.
 
In particular, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish an interagency working group to improve the coordination of programs and activities to prevent preterm birth, infant mortality, and related adverse effects. (Current law permits HHS to establish such a working group.)
 
Additionally, HHS must support a study carried out by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on matters related to premature births, such as the financial costs and factors that affect preterm birth rates.

action_date: 2023-12-11
text: 

PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023

 
This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 and otherwise modifies research and education programs for preventing premature births.
 
In particular, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish an interagency working group to improve the coordination of programs and activities to prevent preterm birth, infant mortality, and related adverse effects. (Current law permits HHS to establish such a working group.)
 
Additionally, HHS must support a study carried out by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on matters related to premature births, such as the financial costs and factors that affect preterm birth rates.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-12-12
text: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 275.
action_date: 2023-12-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-12-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6799)
action_date: 2023-12-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6799)
action_date: 2023-12-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3226.
action_date: 2023-12-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6799-6800)
action_date: 2023-12-11
text: Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2023-08-25
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 130.
action_date: 2023-08-25
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-164.
action_date: 2023-08-25
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-164.
action_date: 2023-07-19
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
action_date: 2023-07-19
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 0 .
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2023-05-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-05-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-05-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-11
text: Introduced in House