HR-5294 : Still Just a Bill

Treating Barriers to Prosperity Act of 2018

This bill allows the Appalachian Regional Commission to support projects and activities addressing drug abuse, including opioid abuse.

Such projects and activities may include those that:

  • facilitate the sharing of best practices among states, counties, and other experts in the region with respect to reducing drug abuse;
  • initiate or expand programs designed to eliminate or reduce the harm to the workforce and economic growth of the region that results from drug abuse;
  • attract and retain relevant health care services, businesses, and workers; and
  • develop relevant infrastructure, including broadband infrastructure that supports the use of telemedicine.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-06-14IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.Senate
2018-06-13FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2018-06-13FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5115-5116)House floor actions
2018-06-13FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5294.House floor actions
2018-06-13FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5115-5117)House floor actions
2018-06-13FloorMr. Barletta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2018-06-12CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 583.House floor actions
2018-06-12CommitteeReported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-749.House floor actions
2018-04-12CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2018-04-12CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2018-04-12CommitteeSubcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Discharged.House committee actions
2018-03-16CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.House committee actions
2018-03-15IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.House floor actions
2018-03-15IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Economics and Public Finance
See Subjects
  • Appalachian Regional Commission
  • Drug trafficking and controlled substances
  • Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
  • Economic development
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Health technology, devices, supplies
  • Infrastructure development
  • Internet and video services
  • Internet, web applications, social media
  • Rural conditions and development
  • Worker safety and health

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