S-2465 : Became Public Law

Sickle Cell Disease Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2018

This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to government, educational, and nonprofit entities for the purpose of supporting data collection and public health activities regarding sickle cell disease.

Additionally, the bill reauthorizes through FY2022 and revises the sickle cell disease grant program for federally-qualified health centers, nonprofit hospitals or clinics, and university health centers.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-12-18PresidentBecame Public Law No: 115-327.House floor actions
2018-12-18PresidentSigned by President.House floor actions
2018-12-13FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2018-12-11FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2018-12-11FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10052-10053)House floor actions
2018-12-11FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2465.House floor actions
2018-12-11FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10043-10052)House floor actions
2018-12-11FloorMr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2018-10-16FloorHeld at the desk.House floor actions
2018-10-16FloorReceived in the House.House floor actions
2018-10-12FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2018-10-11FloorPassed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6880; text: CR S6880)Senate
2018-08-15CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 553.Senate
2018-08-15CommitteeCommittee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Alexander with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.Senate
2018-07-25CommitteeCommittee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.Senate
2018-02-28IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1288)Senate
2018-02-28IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
See Subjects
  • Blood and blood diseases
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Health information and medical records
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Medical research
  • Medical tests and diagnostic methods
  • Minority health
  • Research administration and funding

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